further education

noun

, British.

1. adult education.

further education

noun

1. (in Britain) formal education beyond school other than at a university or polytechnic

Word History and Origins

Origin of further education¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Earlier the inquiry had heard how the pandemic impacted higher and further education.

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The inquiry also heard how many higher and further education students didn’t have their own computers to be able to access learning online when face-to-face teaching was again suspended.

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Deio Owen, president of the National Union of Students Cymru, said such a fee hike would only increase the numbers already opting out of further education to avoid being saddled with debt.

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When she restarted her studies last year at further education college, Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Maddie was encouraged to apply for EMA.

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It can be claimed by students in school sixth forms or further education colleges but 76% of approved claims in 2023/24 were in colleges.

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