Definitions
- Referring to a specialized institution of higher learning, such as a military academy or art academy. - Talking about a private school that emphasizes a particular subject or skill, such as a dance academy or language academy. - Describing an organization or society that promotes a particular field of study or profession, such as the National Academy of Sciences or the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Referring to an institution of learning for children or teenagers, such as elementary school, high school, or middle school. - Talking about a place of learning for a particular subject or skill, such as driving school or music school. - Describing a group of fish, mammals, or birds swimming or flying together in a coordinated manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to places of learning.
- 2Both can be public or private institutions.
- 3Both can offer specialized education in a particular subject or skill.
- 4Both can have a structured curriculum and academic standards.
- 5Both can provide opportunities for socialization and extracurricular activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Academy is often more specialized and focused on a particular field of study or profession, while school covers a broader range of subjects and skills.
- 2Age group: School typically refers to institutions of learning for children and teenagers, while academy can also include higher education for adults.
- 3Structure: Academy may have a more flexible or individualized approach to learning, while school often has a more standardized and structured curriculum.
- 4Culture: Academy may have a more formal or elite culture, while school can be more casual and inclusive.
- 5Connotation: Academy can connote prestige, excellence, and exclusivity, while school can connote accessibility, community, and tradition.
Remember this!
Academy and school both refer to places of learning, but they differ in their scope, age group, structure, culture, and connotation. Academy is often more specialized and focused on a particular field of study or profession, while school covers a broader range of subjects and skills. Academy may have a more formal or elite culture, while school can be more casual and inclusive. Academy can connote prestige, excellence, and exclusivity, while school can connote accessibility, community, and tradition.
