tuition-based programs

[tuˈɪʃən beɪst ˈproʊɡræmz]
nounpl: tuition-based programs
programas baseados em mensalidades
1. Educational or training programs where students or participants must pay fees or tuition to enroll and attend
The university offers several tuition-based programs for international students seeking advanced degrees.
A universidade oferece vários programas baseados em mensalidades para estudantes internacionais que buscam títulos avançados.
2. Instructional courses or educational services that require payment from students, as opposed to free or government-funded programs
Many families prefer tuition-based programs because they often provide more personalized instruction.
Muitas famílias preferem programas baseados em mensalidades porque geralmente oferecem instruções mais personalizadas.
3. Professional development or continuing education courses that charge fees for enrollment and participation
The company invested in tuition-based programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
A empresa investiu em programas baseados em mensalidades para melhorar as habilidades e conhecimentos dos funcionários.
In Brazil, tuition-based programs (programas baseados em mensalidades) are commonly associated with private educational institutions, as public education is government-funded. The term reflects the distinction between the free public education system (ensino público) and paid private alternatives (ensino privado). In the USA, tuition-based programs are standard across higher education institutions, both public and private, making this concept integral to the American educational financing model.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fee-based programspaid educational programsprivate instruction programssubscription-based courses
Antonyms / Antônimos
free programspublic education programsgovernment-funded programsscholarship programs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
programas baseados em mensalidades
Standard term used throughout Brazil for paid educational programs
São Paulo
programas com cobrança de mensalidades
Slightly more formal phrasing common in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cursos pagos or programas pagos
More colloquial usage, simplified terminology
Portugal
programas com base em propinas
Uses 'propinas' (the Portuguese term for tuition) instead of 'mensalidades'

Related Words

tuition feesenrollmentscholarshipeducational institutioncourse curriculumpayment plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay your way through school
out-of-pocket education
invest in education
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