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grammar school

/ˈɡræmə skuːl/

Tradução: Tipo de escola secundária no Reino Unido que seleciona alunos com base em aptidão acadêmica, geralmente por meio de um exame de admissão. Historicamente, designava uma escola onde se ensinava latim.

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/ˈɡræmə skuːl/B2formalbritish
  • ptTipo de escola secundária no Reino Unido que seleciona alunos com base em aptidão acadêmica, geralmente por meio de um exame de admissão. Historicamente, designava uma escola onde se ensinava latim.

A type of secondary school in the UK that selects students based on academic ability, often through an entrance exam. Historically, it referred to a school where Latin grammar was taught.

  1. Selective secondary schoolB2formalbritish

    A type of secondary school in the UK that selects students based on academic ability, often through an entrance exam.

    ptEscola secundária seletiva

    • He passed the entrance exam and got into a prestigious grammar school.
    • Grammar schools are known for their high academic standards.
    • Many parents want their children to attend a grammar school.
  2. Historical elementary schoolC1formal

    In historical contexts, a school that taught Latin grammar and classical languages.

    ptEscola de gramática

    • In the 16th century, grammar schools focused on Latin and Greek.
    • The local grammar school was founded in 1558.
    • Students at the grammar school studied rhetoric and logic.