Definition of prep school

prep schoolnoun

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/ˈprep skuːl//ˈprep skuːl/

The term "prep school" initially referred to a type of independent school that prepared students for entrance into highly selective colleges and universities, particularly in the eastern United States. The name "prep" is derived from the term "preparatory," which was used to describe the curriculum's focus on academic rigor and the development of intellectual and analytical skills. These schools often offered advanced coursework, small class sizes, and quick-paced schedules designed to push students academically and mentally. Prep schools gained popularity in the 19th century as a response to the rising demand for educations beyond basic primary schooling. Today, while many prep schools still prioritize academic excellence, the term has also come to apply more generally to any independent school that prepares students, regardless of their intended academic paths.

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(in the UK) a private school for children between the ages of 7 and 13

(ở Anh) một trường tư thục dành cho trẻ em từ 7 đến 13 tuổi

(in the US) a school, usually a private one, that prepares students for college

(ở Hoa Kỳ) một trường học, thường là trường tư, chuẩn bị cho sinh viên vào đại học

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