further education

noun

British.

1. adult education.

further education

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of further education¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

She said there were no specialist colleges unlike in the UK so further education was "often not an option due to the level of support needed".

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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.

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"I believe the PM has children who are at an age where they will shortly be going on to further education and possibly gap year travelling."

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Frances said her son, who has limited communication skills, started at the Waitrose store as part of his skills development for the workplace further education course, and volunteered two mornings a week.

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Ms Boyd said Tom, who has limited communication skills, started at the store as part of his skills development for the workplace on his further education course, and continued to volunteer on two mornings a week.

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