Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

co-educational

Adjective

/ˌkōˌedjʊˈkeɪʃənl/

Definition

Involving both male and female students in the same educational institution or program.

Examples

The school is co-educational and accepts students of all genders.
Co-educational institutions promote equal learning opportunities for both girls and boys.
Many parents prefer co-educational schools as they prepare children for real-world interactions.

Meaning

The term co-educational refers to a system of education where girls and boys learn together in the same school or classroom, as opposed to being in separate schools based on gender.