summer school
Americannoun
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study programs offered by a school, college, or university during the summer to those who wish to obtain their degrees more quickly, who must make up credits, or who wish to supplement their education.
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a school offering such programs.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of summer school
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The beach is only covered by lifeguards during the summer school holidays, which have yet to start.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The state’s schools—once among the U.S.’s worst-performing—have made gains with intensive tutoring, mandatory summer school for struggling pupils and a back-to-basics approach that emphasizes phonics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The superintendent said that summer school increased the graduation rate from 86% to 87% as seniors were able to complete required course work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
The summer school for young journalists was hosted by Charles University.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
“She doesn’t understand why you’re having so much trouble, since you do so well in most of your other classes. She said if you don’t improve you’ll have to go to summer school next year.”
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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