night school; privately-run school
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
night school; school for adult education
formalA school primarily for working adults to study general or cultural subjects in their spare time. Often provides continuing education.
He works during the day and attends night school to study literature in the evening.
This night school's curriculum is mainly targeted at middle-aged and elderly groups.
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Studying at a night school can lead to a corresponding cultural certificate.
noun
privately-run school; non-governmental school
formalA school established and operated by non-governmental entities, such as private organizations or individuals, as opposed to state-run public schools.
This excellent private school is famous for its foreign language teaching.
Parents carefully choose between public schools and privately-run schools.
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The government encourages social forces to establish private schools.