Historical Education Institutions

noun a school, typically for children aged 5 to 11, that teaches the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic

• The grammar school in our town has a reputation for academic excellence.
• I went to the grammar school down the street when I was a kid.
• I heard the grammar school is where all the smart kids go.
• Attending a grammar school of life helps you learn important lessons early on.

noun A school or college for the training of teachers

adjective Describing a school that trains teachers

• The normal school was established to train teachers in educational theory and practice.
• I heard that the normal school is offering a new course on modern teaching methods.
• I'm thinking of enrolling in that normal school to become a teacher.
• Attending the normal school of life teaches us valuable lessons along the way.