| textbook ˈtɛkstbʊk | a book used in school | We use a textbook in every class. |
| homework ˈhəʊmwɜːk | school work done at home | I do my homework after dinner. |
| subject ˈsʌbdʒɪkt | a school topic like maths or science | My favourite subject is history. |
| lesson ˈlɛsən | a period of teaching | The English lesson starts at 9. |
| exam ɪɡˈzæm | a formal test | She passed her French exam. |
| teacher ˈtiːtʃər | a person who teaches | Our teacher explains things clearly. |
| classroom ˈklɑːsruːm | a room where you study | The classroom has 25 desks. |
| term tɜːm | a school period (e.g. autumn term) | The summer term ends in June. |
| grade ɡreɪd | a mark or score on work | She got a good grade on her essay. |
| university ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti | a place of higher education | He studies engineering at university. |