Phrase guide

selective school

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A school that admits students on the basis of their academic achievements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: education

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 重點學校 /重点学校 (zhòngdiǎn xuéxiào) — type of school
  • Chinese Mandarin: 精英學校 /精英学校 (jīngyīng xuéxiào) — type of school
  • Finnish: valikoiva koulu — type of school
  • French: établissement sur dossier — type of school
  • Spanish: escuela selectiva — type of school
  • Vietnamese: trường chuyên — type of school