schooling

American  

[skoo-ling] / ˈsku lɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of being taught in a school.

2. instruction, education, or training, especially when received in a school.

3. the act of teaching.

4. Archaic. a reprimand.

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schooling British  

/ ˈskuːlɪŋ /

noun

1. education, esp when received at school

2. the process of teaching or being taught in a school

3. the training of an animal, esp of a horse for dressage

4. an archaic word for reprimand

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Other Word Forms

• nonschooling noun
• self-schooling adjective

Etymology

Origin of schooling

First recorded in 1400–50, schooling is from the late Middle English word scoling. See school ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"But it is important to bear in mind that they have the option of home schooling if free education in the state sector is not acceptable to them," they added.

From BBC

Spirit work had kept the girls so busy that their schooling had been neglected.

From Literature

Carvalho is credited in the Miami-Dade district with providing stable leadership and improved academic performance and creating special programs that offer more schooling choices for parents.

From Los Angeles Times

She was always worrying about my health and my schooling, and everything else you could think of.

From Literature

The city went back to in-person schooling on Tuesday, while parts of neighbouring states of New Jersey and Pennsylvannia announced school delays and virtual learning.

From BBC

Related Words

• apprenticeship
• coaching
• instruction
• learning
• literacy
• scholarship
• teaching
• training
• tutoring