tuition
gb/tuˈɪʃən/ us/tuˈɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 6300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B2
entity
1
money paid for education
Money a student pays to a school, college, or university to study there.
Padrão de uso:
tuition for [program/course]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "tuition" (the money) with "tutor" or "teaching" and say things like *"The tuition was very kind"* when they mean *"The teacher"*. Another mistake is to use it as a regular plural for general costs, e.g. *"The tuitions are expensive"*; in this sense, "tuition" is usually uncountable, so "tuition is expensive" is more natural.
Sinónimos
school fees (More general; often used for primary or secondary schools, not just colleges and universities.)
Antónimos
free education (Describes education where students do not have to pay tuition.)
Colocações
high tuition
|tuition fees
|pay tuition
|rise in tuition
|in-state tuition
|tuition costs
Temas
education
|money
|university
|policy
|finance
Exemplos
- Tuition at private universities is often much higher than at public ones.
- Many students take out loans to cover their tuition and living expenses.
- The government plans to freeze tuition for all undergraduate programs next year.
- She chose the community college because the tuition was more affordable.
- International students usually pay higher tuition than local students.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My parents help me pay my college tuition.
- The tuition at this university is too high for me.
- He works part-time so he can pay his tuition.
- They increased the tuition again this year.
- Her scholarship pays all of her tuition.
Nome
C1
action
2
instruction or teaching
Teaching or lessons, usually extra help from a teacher or tutor.
Padrão de uso:
tuition in [subject]
Erro comum:
Learners often think "tuition" only means the money you pay and do not realize it can also mean the teaching itself, especially in British English. They may also say *"a tuition"* when they mean *"a lesson"*; in this sense, "tuition" is usually uncountable and used without "a".
Sinónimos
instruction (A bit more formal and broader; can refer to any teaching, not only extra or one-to-one teaching.)
Antónimos
self-study (Emphasizes learning without direct teaching or guidance from another person.)
Colocações
private tuition
|extra tuition
|one-to-one tuition
|music tuition
|remedial tuition
|tuition in mathematics
Temas
education
|learning
|skills
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Their daughter receives private tuition in English twice a week.
- The school offers additional tuition for students who are struggling with math.
- He takes one-to-one tuition to prepare for the piano exam.
- Evening tuition is available for adults who want to improve their writing skills.
- The college provides free tuition in basic computer skills for new students.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I get extra tuition in chemistry after school.
- She gives private tuition in French at her home.
- He needs more tuition in reading and writing.
- My parents pay for piano tuition every month.
- The school offers free tuition in English speaking.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
tuition
IPA
GB/tuˈɪʃən/
US/tuˈɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
tu - ition (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ition)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tuition
- Plural: tuition, tuitions
Família de palavras
Expressões
in-state tuition
1/ˈɪn stˈeɪt tuˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
lower rate for state residents
The cheaper tuition price at a public college or university for students who live in that state (mainly in the U.S.).
Exemplos
- She moved to qualify for in-state tuition at the university.
- In-state tuition is much cheaper than out-of-state tuition.
- After a year of residency, he became eligible for in-state tuition.
out-of-state tuition
2/ˈaʊt əv stˈeɪt tuˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
higher rate for nonresidents
The more expensive tuition price at a public college or university for students who do not live in that state (mainly in the U.S.).
Exemplos
- He pays out-of-state tuition because his family lives in another state.
- Out-of-state tuition can be more than double the in-state rate.
- They decided the out-of-state tuition was too high and chose a local school instead.
pay tuition
3/pˈeɪ tuˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
give money for education costs
To give money to a school, college, or university for the cost of your studies there.
Exemplos
- She works weekends to help pay tuition.
- His grandparents offered to pay his tuition if he got into medical school.
- Many families struggle to pay tuition without taking out loans.
private tuition
4/pɹˈaɪvɪt tuˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
individual or small-group lessons
Teaching given to one student or a small group, usually outside school classes and paid for by the student or parents.
Exemplos
- Their son receives private tuition in mathematics after school.
- She offers private tuition in English from her home.
- Many parents pay for private tuition before important exams.
tuition assistance
5/tuˈɪʃən əsˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
financial help for tuition
Money or support from a company, school, or government to help pay for tuition.
Exemplos
- The company offers tuition assistance to employees who take job-related courses.
- Students from low-income families may qualify for tuition assistance.
- Without tuition assistance, she could not afford to attend university.
tuition fees
6/tuˈɪʃən fˈiz/
fixed phrase
money charged for studying
The official money that students have to pay to a school, college, or university in order to study there.
Exemplos
- Tuition fees have increased sharply over the last decade.
- Many students work part-time to help cover their tuition fees.
- The government is debating whether to cut tuition fees for low-income families.
tuition hike
7/tuˈɪʃən hˈaɪk/
fixed phrase
increase in tuition costs
An increase in the amount of money students must pay in tuition.
Exemplos
- Students protested the proposed tuition hike.
- Another tuition hike would put college out of reach for many families.
- The board approved a 5 percent tuition hike for next year.
tuition reimbursement
8/tuˈɪʃən ɹˌiɪmbˈɚsmənt/
fixed phrase
pay back tuition costs
When an employer pays back the tuition you already paid after you finish a course, usually related to your job.
Exemplos
- Many employers offer tuition reimbursement as part of their benefits package.
- To receive tuition reimbursement, employees must earn at least a B in the course.
- Her company provides tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs.
tuition waiver
9/tuˈɪʃən wˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
official cancellation of tuition
A decision by a school that a student does not have to pay some or all of the tuition.
Exemplos
- The university granted her a full tuition waiver because of her academic record.
- Employees’ children may receive a partial tuition waiver.
- International students sometimes qualify for tuition waivers based on need.
tuition-free
10/tuˈɪʃən fɹˈi/
fixed phrase
without tuition payments
Describes a school, program, or place where students do not have to pay tuition.
Exemplos
- Some countries offer tuition-free university education.
- The scholarship allows her to attend the program tuition-free.
- They are campaigning for tuition-free community college.