prep school

• Escola particular nos Estados Unidos que prepara os alunos para ingressar na faculdade, frequentemente com ênfase no desempenho acadêmico e em atividades extracurriculares.

A private secondary school in the United States that prepares students for college, often with a focus on academic excellence and extracurricular activities.

1. Private preparatory schoolB1formalamerican

   A private school that prepares students for college or university, often with a strong academic focus.

   Escola preparatória particular

   • He attended a prestigious prep school in New England.
   • Prep schools often have smaller class sizes and rigorous curricula.
   • Many prep school graduates go on to top universities.

2. UK preparatory schoolB1formalbritish

   In the UK, a private school for children aged 8 to 13 that prepares them for entry into public schools (private secondary schools).

   Escola preparatória

   • She started at a prep school at the age of eight.
   • Prep schools in the UK often focus on traditional subjects.
   • He transferred from a state school to a prep school.