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non-standard course

[/nɑːn ˈstændərd kɔːrs/]
nounpl: non-standard courses
curso não-padrão
1. An educational program or curriculum that deviates from the conventional or officially recognized academic structure
The university offers non-standard courses designed for working professionals.
A universidade oferece cursos não-padrão projetados para profissionais que trabalham.
2. A course that does not follow traditional scheduling, format, or content requirements
She enrolled in a non-standard course that combined online and in-person learning.
Ela se inscreveu em um curso não-padrão que combinava aprendizado online e presencial.
Synonyms
alternative coursenon-conventional coursespecialized coursecustomized course
Antonyms
standard courseconventional coursetraditional course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso não-padrão
Commonly used in educational contexts
São Paulo
curso diferenciado
Alternative term emphasizing differentiation
Portugal
curso não-convencional
Preferred term in Portuguese higher education

Related Idioms & Phrases

outside the box
off the beaten path
unconventional approach
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