school entry

[skuːl ˈɛntri]
nounpl: school entries
entrada na escola
1. the act or process of a student beginning attendance at a school for the first time or at a new grade level
School entry in kindergarten is an important milestone for young children.
A entrada na escola no pré-escolar é um marco importante para crianças pequenas.
2. the right or permission granted to a student to attend a particular school
She received her school entry letter in July.
Ela recebeu sua carta de entrada na escola em julho.
3. the physical entrance or gateway to a school building
The school entry was decorated with flags for graduation day.
A entrada da escola foi decorada com bandeiras no dia da formatura.
In Brazil, 'entrada na escola' is particularly significant as the start of formal education, often coinciding with 'volta às aulas' (return to school) in January/February. School entry requirements and age thresholds vary by state and education level, and families often prepare extensively for this transition. In the USA, school entry is a major cultural event marked by shopping for supplies and clothing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
school admissionenrollmentregistrationschool entrance
Antonyms / Antônimos
school exitgraduationwithdrawal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada na escola
most common term used for school admission or beginning school
Rio de Janeiro
entrada na escola / matrícula
matrícula is also commonly used for registration and enrollment
São Paulo
entrada na escola / inscrição
inscrição emphasizes the application or registration process
Portugal
entrada na escola / admissão escolar
admissão escolar is the formal term used in Portuguese education system

Related Words

admissionenrollmentgrade levelregistrationadmission testschool calendar

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to school
first day of school
school run
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