English education

Language arts instruction

English education refers to schooling conducted in the English language, or to education about English language and literature as academic subjects.

The phrase also specifically denotes the educational system of England, distinguished from Scottish or Welsh systems: She received her English education at a boarding school in Kent.

In historical contexts, particularly in former British colonies, it often implies Western-style schooling introduced during colonial rule.

Opposites
academic discipline

English educationmathematics education

Teaching of numerical disciplines

science education · STEM education · math instruction · technical education · vocational training

educational philosophy

English educationhands-on learning

Education via direct participation

practical training · apprenticeship · outdoor education · unschooling

language of instruction

English educationforeign language education

Instruction in non-native tongues

Family

English, education, educate, educated, educating, educator, educators, educational, educationally

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