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People go to many places to learn. These places are called educational institutions.

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Tawau Sabah Tadika-Holy-Trinity-22

Very young children start at preschool. They might also go to kindergarten. These schools help kids learn while they are small.

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Grundschule Haus St Marien Neumarkt - Klassenzimmer 06

As kids grow, they go to primary school. This is also called elementary school. Later, they go to secondary school. Many people call this high school. Some students go to boarding schools. These are places where students sleep and study.

Manchester Academy in Moss Side, January 2014
Manchester Academy in Moss Side, January 2014

After high school, people can go to a university. A university is a place for higher education. Students can study many subjects there. Some go to a research university. These schools study new things. Other students go to a technical college. They learn special skills for jobs.

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There are many different types of schools. Some are private. Others are state schools run by the government. Some schools are online. You can learn from a computer. Other schools focus on one thing, like music or art.

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Kunstklasse Montessorischule Potsdam 2006
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