approved school
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of approved school
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Massage therapists had to complete 500 hours of training at an approved school, undergo a background check and pass an exam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
With the new policy in place, students will no longer have to submit a form within 120 days of graduating indicating that they have started teaching at an approved school.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2021
He had dyslexia, was expelled at 13 and ended up at approved school.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 7, 2020
In northeastern Wisconsin, voters in the Green Bay, Denmark, Seymour, Oconto Falls and Washington Island school districts approved school referendums, while voters in the Howard-Suamico, Bonduel and Southern Door districts defeated theirs.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 24, 2017
Sixty years later, what happened at St Gilbert's approved school in Worcestershire is finally emerging.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2014
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