secondary education

Meaning

The stage of schooling that follows primary education and typically precedes tertiary or higher education.

Examples

• Many countries require students to complete secondary education to qualify for most entry-level jobs.
• The government is investing heavily in secondary education to improve literacy rates among teenagers.

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkəndɛri ɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/

Synonyms of secondary education

Words with a similar meaning to secondary education:

• high school
• middle school
• secondary school
• post-primary education