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

During summer school, Ruiz said, she was called into a classroom where kindergartners were repeating their parents’ worries — often, what parents heard on the news — but not understanding the gravity of the situation.

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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.

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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.

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

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The superintendent said that summer school increased the graduation rate from 86% to 87% as seniors were able to complete required course work.

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