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further education

American

noun

British.

adult education.

further education British

noun

(in Britain) formal education beyond school other than at a university or polytechnic

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Etymology

Origin of further education

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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In a further education college in the Pembrokeshire town of Haverfordwest, a studio audience had gathered to hear leaders of Wales' political parties make their pitch at a BBC Wales Ask the Leaders debate.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

There are a variety of trusts your parents can choose from, including matching a beneficiary’s income dollar for dollar and/or providing funds for further education, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Her website still says that she began her teaching career in further education "whilst undertaking a PhD at the University of Liverpool".

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Liam dropped out of further education after his first year and has since moved to Los Angeles in California where he has been performing live gigs.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

She was just beginning further education in music at the Moscow State Conservatory, one of the most respected music schools in the entire world.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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