summer school

noun

1. 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.

2. a school offering such programs.

summer school

noun

1. a school, academic course, etc, held during the summer

Word History and Origins

Origin of summer school¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Amy Cribb, an access coordinator at Swansea University, is part of a team running outreach sessions at schools and colleges and a free summer school for people who are under-represented at university, including young carers.

From BBC

Mountain rescuers are urging people to ensure they plan their adventures as they brace themselves for an influx of visitors during the summer school holidays.

From BBC

It was his second day of summer school at UCLA, so he didn’t answer.

From Los Angeles Times

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

There’s a report on at least one Polish citizen, as well as students of a journalism summer school run by Ms Nemtsova.

From BBC