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preparatory school

/prɪˈpærətəri skuːl/

Traducción: Escuela privada de nivel primario o secundario que prepara a los alumnos para ingresar a una institución de nivel superior, generalmente una escuela pública o una universidad. En Estados Unidos suele referirse a una escuela secundaria privada que prepara a los estudiantes para la universidad.

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/prɪˈpærətəri skuːl/B2formalbritish
  • esEscuela privada de nivel primario o secundario que prepara a los alumnos para ingresar a una institución de nivel superior, generalmente una escuela pública o una universidad. En Estados Unidos suele referirse a una escuela secundaria privada que prepara a los estudiantes para la universidad.

A private primary or secondary school that prepares students for entry into a higher-level school, typically a public school or university. In the US, it often refers to a private high school preparing students for college.

  1. Private school for younger studentsB2formalbritish

    A private school that prepares students for entry into a higher level of education, typically a secondary school or university.

    escolegio preparatorio

    • He attended a preparatory school before going to Eton.
    • Preparatory schools often have small class sizes.
    • Many preparatory schools focus on academic excellence and character development.
  2. US college preparatory schoolB2formalamerican

    A secondary school in the United States that prepares students for college admission.

    esescuela preparatoria

    • She went to a preparatory school in New England.
    • Preparatory schools offer advanced placement courses.
    • He received a scholarship to attend a prestigious preparatory school.