From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcomprehensive education/systemcomprehensive education/systemSESa system of education in Britain in which children of different abilities go to the same school and are taught together → comprehensive
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comprehensive education/system• Among Labour voters only 8 % are against the principle of comprehensive education.• The fourth school is situated on the edge of a large industrial city which operates a completely comprehensive system.• We will discuss here two different methods which have the advantage that they can be combined into a more comprehensive system.• The result will be a more coherent and comprehensive system by which to maintain standards in our awards.• The example of comprehensive education is again interesting.• The comprehensive system itself remains subject to similar investigation.• The important issue for reformers was the creation of a national, comprehensive system offering guidance, placement, and after-care.• I am extremely proud of the comprehensive education system. 