enroll in school
[ɪnˈroʊl ɪn skuːl]
verb phrase
matricular-se na escola
1. to register or admit oneself as a student in an educational institution
She decided to enroll in school after taking a year off to work.
Ela decidiu se matricular na escola depois de tirar um ano para trabalhar.
2. to officially register a child in a school for education
Parents must enroll in school before the academic year begins.
Os pais devem matricular seus filhos na escola antes do ano letivo começar.
3. to sign up for enrollment in any educational program or course
You can enroll in school online through the institution's website.
Você pode se matricular na escola online através do site da instituição.
In Brazil, 'matricular-se' is the standard verb used when discussing school enrollment at all levels. The process typically occurs before the academic year starts (usually January-February). In the USA, enrollment can happen throughout the year depending on the institution. American parents commonly use 'enroll' when registering children, while in Brazil the term 'matrícula' (noun form) is equally used administratively.
NYC Slang
get into school; sign up for school
Related Idioms & Phrases
enroll in school for the first time
enroll in school full-time
enroll in school part-time
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