B1nouneducation
US/kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
UK/kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
all the subjects that are taught in a school or college, or on a particular course
In context
Many parents believe the national curriculum is too heavy for primary pupils.
Financial skills should be part of the school curriculum.
The university reviews its curriculum every five years to keep it up to date.
Words that go with curriculum
adjective + noun
- national curriculumCoding is now part of the national curriculum in several countries.
- core curriculumMaths and literature form the core curriculum.
noun + noun
- school curriculumArt and music are often squeezed out of the school curriculum.
- curriculum reformThe latest curriculum reform puts more focus on critical thinking.
verb + noun
- design a curriculumTeachers worked together to design a curriculum for adult learners.