school age

NOUN

the time when one attends compulsory school

Synonyms

WEAK

early years juvenescence juvenility younger days youth

Example Sentences

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Childcare supervision services are offered for children between the ages of 6 and 17; some accept early education and elementary school age students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Miss Halsall said the use of sports bras at school age would also bring long-term health benefits.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

She believes childminders could easily cope with an extra child under compulsory school age.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Less than half of all African children of school age attended any school at all, and only a tiny number of Africans were graduated from high school.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela