The school is an institution designed for the teaching of students (or “pupils”) under the direction of the teacher. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In this system, students progress through a series of schools. The names for these schools varies by country (discussed in the area at the bottom), but generally include primary schools for young children and secondary school for adolescents who have completed primary education. Higher education institutions where taught, called university college or University.
In addition to the core schools, students in certain countries may also attend the school before and after the primary and secondary education. Kindergarten or pre-school provide some schooling very young children (typically ages 3-5). University, vocational school, college or Seminary may be available after secondary school. A school may also be dedicated to one specific field, such as the school of economics or a school dance. Alternative school may provide nontraditional curriculum and methods.
There are also non-government schools, called private schools. Private schools may be for children with special needs when the Government can’t give them; religion, such as Christian schools, hawzas, yeshivas, and others; or a school have a higher standard of education or trying to push a personal achievement. Schools for adults include institutions of corporate training, military education and training, and business schools.