further education

American  

noun

British.

1. adult education.

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further education British  

noun

1. (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

Maisy agreed, adding: "I think it does create new avenues for you to go down in terms of jobs or if you want to go to further education."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

Their case is helped by the crisis afflicting Dundee University and evidence that much of further education is heading deep into the red and facing possible closures.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Mr Trigg-Turner, who went on to work at Cardiff and Vale College after leaving Bassaleg, was struck off the EWC register in the categories both of learning support worker in schools and further education colleges.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 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