school (n.)
a place where children learn
Examples
- I go to school by bus.
Key rules
- School as an activity means classes; go to school with no article means the purpose of school
- Add the when you mean a specific building
Use cases
- Talking about students and children
- Describing daily routines
- Writing about education
💡 Tip: In British English, go to school (no article) refers to lessons; the school means the building.