noun
- plural of preuniversity; educational institutions or programs that prepare students for university-level study, typically serving students in their final years of secondary education.
Usage: chiefly British and Commonwealth English; often refers to sixth forms or colleges offering A-levels or equivalent qualifications
Examples
- Many preuniversities in the UK offer specialized programs in science and humanities.
- Students attend preuniversities for two years to prepare for their university entrance exams.
- The preuniversities in Malaysia provide rigorous academic training before tertiary education.
- Several preuniversities have partnerships with leading universities to facilitate student transitions.
- Admission to competitive preuniversities requires strong secondary school grades.