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ensino formal

[ẽ-ˈsi-nu fɔr-ˈmaw]
nounmasculinepl: ensinos formais
formal education
1. Education provided by schools, universities, and other accredited institutions following a structured curriculum and leading to recognized qualifications
Formal education includes elementary, middle, and high school as well as university studies.
O ensino formal inclui o ensino fundamental, médio e superior em instituições accreditadas.
2. Systematic, intentional instruction delivered through official channels with standardized learning objectives and assessment methods
The government regulates formal education to ensure quality standards.
O governo regulamenta o ensino formal para garantir padrões de qualidade.
Synonyms
educação formalensino institucionalizadoinstrução formal
Antonyms
ensino informaleducação informalaprendizado autodidata

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensino formal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ensino formal
Predominant term in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ensino formal
Standard usage
Portugal
ensino formal
Equivalent term used in Portuguese education system

Related Idioms & Phrases

fora do sistema de ensino formal
educação fora dos muros da escola
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