normal school

American  

noun

1. (formerly) a school offering a two-year course and certification to high school graduates preparing to be teachers, especially elementary-school teachers.

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Normal School British  

noun

1. (in France, and formerly England, the US, and Canada) a school or institution for training teachers

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Etymology

Origin of normal school

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

They were even willing to hire a substitute teacher and send her for a winter’s course at the normal school in Terre Haute.

From Literature

“To be able to tell these kids ‘it will be a normal school day’ is just amazing,” Melvoin said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is nowhere near a normal school day.

From BBC

She admitted she found it difficult to adjust back to normal school life when the rules were lifted.

From BBC

In every area, childminders play a crucial role in plugging gaps in care, especially outside of normal school hours, but this data shows that they are, on average, £55 a week more than holiday clubs.

From BBC