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The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb studēre, meaning "to direct ones zeal at"; hence a student could be described as "one who directs zeal at a subject". In its widest use, student is used for anyone who is learning.
International variations
Australia
In Australia, after Kindergarten or Preschool, children begin primary school, starting with grade prep (in New South Wales the first year is called Kindergarten, and in South Australia the first year is called Reception) and continuing year one, year two through to year six, except in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland, where they go through to year seven. They then move on to secondary school (also known as high school) for year seven (year eight in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland) through to year twelve. After year twelve, students may pursue tertiary education at university or TAFE (technical and further education). Children in primary and secondary school are all referred to as students. The term student is used for all learners including primary school, secondary school and university/TAFE.
Canada
In Canada, special terms are occasionally used. In English provinces, the high school (known as Academy or secondary school) years can be referred to simply as first, second, third and fourth year. Some areas call it by grade such as Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12. Provincial variations can include Grade 9 in High School, though in most provinces, Grades 10 through 12 are considered High School, with Grades 7 through 9 called "Junior High." In university, students are classified as first-, second-, third-, or fourth-year students. In some occasions, they can be called Senior Ones, Twos, Threes, and Fours. First years are commonly known as "frosh", and the first week of university for first year students is commonly known as Frosh week.
Continental Europe
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