night school

American  

noun

1. a school held in the evening, especially for working adults and others who are unable to attend school during the day.

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night school British  

noun

1. an educational institution that holds classes in the evening for those who are not free during the day

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Etymology

Origin of night school

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Many are also beginners at education: Most had to be enrolled in the "first grade", said Silmang Pierre Ndior, an official at the Soeur Marie Luc Vaderloge literacy centre where they attend night school.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Both, said the colleague, “really liked the night school crowd over the prep school crowd.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“My parents tell me I should be proud,” said Ms. Coroy, who eventually returned to night school and finished college.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023

"She went to night school, while my sisters were really small. Five kids all under the age of 10, while learning this new language. So to me she's this massive inspiration," said Bethany.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2022

January 19 An Engineer, a Chef, a Vet, and Not a Lawyer Brother Quang has started night school to restudy engineering to become what he was meant to be.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai