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

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

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

Scotland's further education colleges are also in line for a boost in funding, to the tune of £70m.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

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