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A school is an institution designed for
the teaching of students (or "pupils")
under the direction of teachers. Most
countries have systems of formal
education, which is commonly
compulsory.[citation needed] In these
systems, students progress through a
series of schools. The names for these
schools vary by country (discussed in
the Regional section below) but
generally include primary school for
young children and secondary school
for teenagers who have completed
primary education. An institution
where higher education is taught, is
commonly called a university college
or university.
In addition to these core schools,
students in a given country may also
attend schools before and after
primary and secondary education.
Kindergarten or pre-school provide
some schooling to 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 particular field, such as a school
of economics or a school of dance.
Alternative schools may provide
nontraditional curriculum and
methods.
There are also non-government
schools, called private schools. Private
schools may be required when the
government does not supply adequate,
or special education. Other private
schools can also be religious, such as
Christian schools, hawzas, yeshivas,
and others; or schools that have a
higher standard of education or seek
to foster other personal achievements.
Schools for adults include institutions
of corporate training, Military
education and training and business
schools.
In homeschooling and online schools,
teaching and learning take place
outside of a traditional school building.