lower school

American

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

a school that is preparatory to one on a more advanced level.

lower school British

noun

the younger pupils in a secondary school, usually those in the first three or four year groups

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Etymology

Origin of lower school

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Mr Thomas said the Lower School would be closed on Wednesday and students should stay at home, but the Upper School would be open for students in Years 10-13.

From BBC

I arrived at Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville, Texas, in September 2023 and found my way to the gym of the lower school, where the K–5 students gather every morning.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anyone caught with a smartphone in the lower school at Twyford school, west London, has it confiscated for the rest of the term, which senior staff say is such an "unpopular" punishment that it works as a strong deterrent.

From BBC

Now in Year 13, he thinks the ban in lower school has "probably" helped him to spend less time scrolling social media - but says lots of his friends are still "on their phones all the time".

From BBC

The pupil witness explained how she saw the girl talking to Ms Elias, when she was told she did not have permission to be in the lower school hall.

From BBC

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