Word
enrolment
Phoneticsen·rol·ment
UK/ɛnɹˈəʊlmənt/
Countable & uncountable Education
Definition
n. the process of officially joining a school, university, or course. It can also mean the total number of people who have signed up.
n. the act of officially registering or joining an institution or program of study. Refers also to the total number of individuals registered in a specific cohort.
Examples
“Enrolment for the new English course starts next Monday.”
“The university saw a significant increase in student enrolment after they introduced the new scholarship program.”
“While the administration expected a decline due to rising tuition fees, the actual enrolment figures remained stable across all departments for the autumn semester.”
Examples
simple
“Enrolment for the new English course starts next Monday.”
contextual
“The university saw a significant increase in student enrolment after they introduced the new scholarship program.”
complex
“While the administration expected a decline due to rising tuition fees, the actual enrolment figures remained stable across all departments for the autumn semester.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the process of signing up; countable when referring to the specific number of people registered.
Pitfall
I did my enrolment to the college
I did my enrolment at the college
Enrolment usually takes the preposition 'at' for institutions or 'in' for specific courses, rather than 'to'.
Real-World Examples
“He said: "Our enrolment has increased by 28% since 2025-26 to a record 461 learners this year.” “Right now, UK universities are panicking because student enrolment fees no longer keep them in the black.” “Finding the right school and going through the enrolment process can be daunting, so we've put together a list of the 11 points to consider before choosing a school for your child in Spain.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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