tuition
word
/tjuˈɪʃən/
too-ISH-uhn
/tjuːˈɪʃən/
tyoo-ISH-uhn
Definition
Money paid for instruction, especially at a school or university. It can also mean private teaching or lessons.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'tuition' usually refers to school or university fees. In British English, 'tuition' often means private teaching, and 'tuition fees' means the money paid to schools. Common phrases: 'pay tuition', 'tuition increase', 'private tuition'.
Spanish: matrícula - colegiatura - enseñanza privadaPortuguese (BR): mensalidade - taxa de matrícula - aulas particularesPortuguese (PT): propina - mensalidade - aulas particularesChinese (Simplified): 学费 - 辅导Chinese (Traditional): 學費 - 輔導Hindi: शुल्क - ट्यूशन (शिक्षण शुल्क/निजी पढ़ाई)Arabic: رسوم دراسية - دروس خصوصيةBengali: টিউশন - শিক্ষার ফিRussian: обучение - плата за обучениеJapanese: 授業料 - 個人指導Vietnamese: học phí - dạy thêmKorean: 수업료 - 개인 교습Turkish: öğrenim ücreti - özel dersUrdu: فیس - ٹیوشنIndonesian: biaya kuliah - les privat
Example Sentences
My parents help me pay my tuition every semester.
basic
The university increased its tuition this year.
basic
She gives private tuition in math to high school students.
basic
If you miss the payment deadline, your tuition could go up.
natural
I worked part-time to cover my college tuition.
natural
He can't afford piano tuition right now, so he's learning online instead.
natural