Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

summer school

Noun

/ˈsəmər ˈskuːl/

Definition

A program conducted during the summer months, typically designed to provide educational instruction and enrichment activities for students.

Examples

Many students attend summer school to improve their grades in subjects they struggled with during the regular school year.
She enrolled in a summer school program to learn more about art history.
After failing the math course, he decided to take summer school to retake the class.

Meaning

Summer school is an educational opportunity that takes place outside the traditional school year, allowing students to catch up on lost learning, advance in their studies, or explore new subjects.