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Collocations for education - noun

ADJ.

decent, excellent, first-class, good | poor | compulsory | formal
Although he had had little formal education, he could read and write well.
adult, further, higher, pre-school, primary, secondary
a college of further education
university | professional, vocational | all-round | health, religious, sex | full-time, part-time | public, state | private
parents who choose private education for their children

VERB + EDUCATION

have, receive
He was at a disadvantage because of the poor education he had received.
give sb, provide (sb with)
The school provides an excellent all-round education.
enter
students entering higher education
continue, extend
She went to college to continue her education.
leave
young people who are just leaving full-time education
complete, finish
He went to America to complete his education.

EDUCATION + NOUN

authority, committee, department, ministry, sector, service, system
funds provided by the local education authority
minister, officer, official | policy | reform | campaign, initiative, programme, project, scheme
The council has launched a new health education campaign.
facilities, materials, resources | class, course
adult education courses
centre, college, establishment, institution

PREP.

in ~
students in full-time education
through ~
We acquire much of our world knowledge through education.
~ about
education about danger on the roads

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