school age
Americannoun
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the age set by law for children to start school attendance.
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the period of school attendance required by law.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of school age
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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Childcare supervision services are offered for children between the ages of 6 and 17; some accept early education and elementary school age students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
The Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat books by Derby author Andrew Cope are aimed at children of primary school age.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
She chose an option that would allow four children under compulsory school age and up to 10 children under the age of 12.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
He looked high school age, fifteen or so.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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