preparatory school
noun
1
: a usually private school preparing students primarily for college
2
British
: a private elementary school preparing students primarily for British public schools
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Because the thing is that, According to Mirror, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are now deep into discussions about what will happen to Prince George once his time at preparatory school ends.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
About 600 girls up to ninth grade attend this elementary/preparatory school, located inside the Qalandia refugee camp.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
This property is also located within the premier San Dieguito Union High School District and directly across from the private college preparatory school, The Grauer School.
—Contributed Content, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2024
In season 2 of Bel-Air, Ali took on a recurring role as Mrs. Hughes, Ashley’s English literature teacher at preparatory school.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
About 600 girls up to ninth grade attend this elementary/preparatory school, located inside the Qalandia refugee camp.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
This property is also located within the premier San Dieguito Union High School District and directly across from the private college preparatory school, The Grauer School.
—Contributed Content, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2024
In season 2 of Bel-Air, Ali took on a recurring role as Mrs. Hughes, Ashley’s English literature teacher at preparatory school.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
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“Preparatory school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparatory%20school. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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