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Curriculum

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈrɪkjələm/","/kəˈrɪkjələ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈrɪkjələm/","/kəˈrɪkjələ/"]/

Meaning of Curriculum

the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc.

In simple words: The subjects and lessons taught in a school.

Curriculum in a sentence

• The school's curriculum includes math, science, literature, and history.
• The curriculum has been updated to include more digital literacy courses.
• Teachers follow the curriculum to ensure all students meet learning goals.
• The university offers a flexible curriculum allowing students to choose electives.
• Curriculum design requires careful planning and consideration of student needs.

How to use Curriculum

Used in educational contexts to describe a structured set of courses. It's appropriate in formal and academic settings but may sound too technical in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

curriculum + noun (e.g., curriculum design)

Memory hint

Think of 'curri' as 'carried' — a curriculum carries knowledge.

Related words

Collocations with Curriculum

• broad
• broadly based
• wide
• create
• design
• develop
• content
• subjects
• area
• across the curriculum
• in a/​the curriculum
• on a/​the curriculum
• areas of the curriculum

Synonyms for Curriculum

• course of study
• program
• educational plan
• syllabus
• instructional framework

Opposites of Curriculum

• extracurricular activities
• recess

Common mistakes with Curriculum

• Confused with 'syllabus' which is a part of the curriculum.
• Mispronunciation as 'kur-riculum' instead of 'kuh-rik-yuh-lum'.
• Using 'curriculums' instead of the correct plural 'curricula'.

Frequently asked questions about Curriculum

What does Curriculum mean?

The subjects and lessons taught in a school.

What is the definition of Curriculum?

the subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college, etc.

How do you use Curriculum in a sentence?

The school's curriculum includes math, science, literature, and history.

Can you give another example of Curriculum?

The curriculum has been updated to include more digital literacy courses.

What are synonyms for Curriculum?

Common alternatives include course of study, program, educational plan, syllabus, instructional framework.

What is the opposite of Curriculum?

Opposite meanings include extracurricular activities, recess.

What words go with Curriculum?

It commonly pairs with broad, broadly based, wide, create, design, develop, content, subjects, area, across the curriculum, in a/​the curriculum, on a/​the curriculum, areas of the curriculum.

What are common mistakes when using Curriculum?

Confused with 'syllabus' which is a part of the curriculum. Mispronunciation as 'kur-riculum' instead of 'kuh-rik-yuh-lum'. Using 'curriculums' instead of the correct plural 'curricula'.

How do you pronounce Curriculum?

US: /["/kəˈrɪkjələm/","/kəˈrɪkjələ/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈrɪkjələm/","/kəˈrɪkjələ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Curriculum?

Used in educational contexts to describe a structured set of courses. It's appropriate in formal and academic settings but may sound too technical in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Curriculum?

"Curriculum" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.