Are you at school vs Are you in school

Both "Are you at school?" and "Are you in school?" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Are you at school?" is commonly used to ask if someone is physically present at the school location. On the other hand, "Are you in school?" is more commonly used to inquire if someone is currently enrolled as a student or attending classes.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 668 views

Are you at school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if someone is physically present at the school location.

Examples:

Are you at school right now?
I will meet you at school after my class.
She is never at school on time.
Why are you not at school today?
He is always the first one at school in the morning.

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Are you at school
If JJ's out, why are you at school?
ARE YOU AT SCHOOL? I'M AT THE POND
Are you happy at school, Milly?
What are you rocking at school lately?
How are you doing at school?
How are you doing at school?
Matthew, what are you doing at school today?
How are you doing at school?
What are you doing at school on a Saturday?
What are you still doing at school?
Are you... having trouble at school?
Why are you bothering me even at school?
Are you in our class at school?
How are you getting on at school?
Why aren't you at school?
I meant why aren't you at school today?
Wh-why aren't you at school?
I meant why aren't you at school today?
For nine months of the year, you are at school at Harrow.
And when you are here at school, there have been some behavioural questions.

Alternatives:

Are you currently at school?
Are you physically present at school?
Are you in the school building?
Are you on the school premises?
Are you at the school location?

Are you in school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if someone is currently enrolled as a student or attending classes.

Examples:

Are you in school this semester?
I am still in school studying for my exams.
She is not in school today because she is sick.
He will be in school until late for the project.
Are you planning to be in school next year?

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Juan. Are you in school?
So are you in school?
So are you in school or working?
Are you in school?
(Sighs) Are you in school?
Are you in school also?
Didn't your dad tell you what I want to ask you? No. What grade are you in school?

Alternatives:

Are you currently enrolled in school?
Are you attending school?
Are you a student at school?
Are you taking classes at school?
Are you studying at school?

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