Pronunciation: /kræm skuːl/
noun A school or institution where students receive intensive coaching or tutoring, especially to prepare for exams
A1 I go to cram school after regular school to study more.
A2 My friend's parents enrolled her in a cram school to help her improve her grades.
B1 Cram schools are popular in many Asian countries as students prepare for important exams.
B2 Some students attend cram schools to get ahead in their studies and gain a competitive edge.
C1 The cram school I attended had rigorous study schedules and high expectations for student performance.
C2 Attending a top-tier cram school is often seen as a pathway to academic success and future opportunities.
formal Many parents send their children to cram schools to help them improve their academic performance.
informal I heard that Jenny's mom signed her up for a cram school to get better grades.
slang I don't know why my parents are making me go to that stupid cram school.
figurative Some people treat life like a cram school, always trying to learn and improve themselves.
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