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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tuːˈɪʃən/ · UK /tjuːˈɪʃən/

tuition means: Money paid to attend a school, college, or other course of study.

noun

EDUCATION FEESB2

Money paid to attend a school, college, or other course of study.

  • My parents helped pay my tuition.
  • Tuition has increased again this year.
  • Does the scholarship cover tuition and housing?

Similar words: school fees

Common phrases: pay tuition, college tuition, tuition fees

PRIVATE LESSONSB2

Private lessons paid for separately from regular school or college classes.

  • He needs extra tuition in maths.
  • She offers piano tuition at home.
  • Private tuition helped me prepare for the exam.

How to use it: tuition in something (She receives private tuition in mathematics.)

Similar words: tutoring, private lessons

Common phrases: private tuition, extra tuition, tuition in something

Questions about tuition

What does tuition mean?

Money paid to attend a school, college, or other course of study.

What is tuition in other languages?

Türkçe: öğrenim ücreti · Español: matrícula · Français: frais de scolarité · Deutsch: Studiengebühren · Italiano: retta · 日本語: 授業料

How do you pronounce tuition?

In American English /tuːˈɪʃən/; in British English /tjuːˈɪʃən/.

How do you use tuition in a sentence?

My parents helped pay my tuition. Tuition has increased again this year.

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