Word
nursery school
Countable noun
Definition
n. a school for children between the ages of three and five. It helps them learn through play before they start primary school.
n. an educational establishment for pre-school children, typically aged between three and five. Focuses on socialisation and cognitive development through play-based learning.
Examples
“My son loves playing with his friends at nursery school.”
“The local council funded three new nursery schools to help working parents find childcare in the town centre.”
“Early childhood educators in nursery schools play a critical role in identifying developmental delays that might otherwise go unnoticed until a child enters the formal primary education system.”
Examples
simple
“My son loves playing with his friends at nursery school.”
contextual
“The local council funded three new nursery schools to help working parents find childcare in the town centre.”
complex
“Early childhood educators in nursery schools play a critical role in identifying developmental delays that might otherwise go unnoticed until a child enters the formal primary education system.”
Usage
Commonly used in British English; 'preschool' is the more frequent equivalent in North American English.
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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