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A school Is an establishment in which people gain an education, from basic skills such as reading and writing, to more complex subjects through mathematics, science and history. Following kindergarten, children will enter a primary school or elementary school, followed by a secondary school. These may be tuition free schools which are funded by the government, or private schools which require tuition fees. These are year-round schools with an academic year that starts in September often split into 2 or three school terms separated by school holidays. A boarding school is a school at which students stay during term time. pupils are directed under school teachers in learning environments and classrooms which are specially equipped with teaching facilities. The goal is to often pass school or national exams for school grades to allow progression to work or university.