I am in class vs I am at class

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am in class' is used to indicate that you are physically inside the classroom where a lesson is taking place. 'I am at class' is not often used, but it would indicate that you are at the location where the class is held, not necessarily inside the classroom.

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I am in class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is physically inside the classroom where a lesson is taking place.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently attending a class or lesson inside a classroom.

Examples:

I am in class right now, so I can't talk.
She is in class, studying for her exam.
Are you in class or did you skip today?
He always falls asleep in class.
The teacher asked who was in class yesterday.

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Jul 14, 2017 ... I am in class 11 and I am an international student. When should I apply for MIT? If you ...
Aug 22, 2023 ... I am in class C for racing, and I have no points, so I cant upgrade my car, and that means i cant win, so im in a loop of losing because my ...
Dec 22, 2021 ... "I am in class right now." "She excels in class discussions." "Please raise your hand if you have a question while we're in class." Using ...
I am experiencing improved mental clarity, focus, concentration, and mental efficiency. This helps to deepen my Bikram practice every time I am in class. While ...
Nov 8, 2016 ... Hello, everyone! I wrote that I am in class 8 in an essay. My teacher corrected it into I am in the 8th form. Is she right?
Nov 12, 2022 ... I am in class 11 and I am unable to solve JEE questions. My maths is worst and solving JEE maths seems to be a nightmare. Can someone help ...
Nov 30, 2006 ... If I hear a teacher say, "I am in class," to me that means more than being in the room. It means that the students are there too, and class is in session.
Jun 7, 2017 ... We normally say "I am in fifth standard" or "I am in Class 5". For a student of primary or secondary school, it is almost impossible (in ...
Dec 30, 2019 ... I am in class 1B/ 1B class. Hello! Can you help me, please? If I want to sat that I am attending a class (1 SECTION B), had I better say "1B ...
Feb 18, 2019 ... “I am in class” is what a student would say to his parent (who knows that he is taking classes). “I am in a class” would make sense if the person asking the ...

Alternatives:

I am attending class
I am in the classroom
I am currently in a lesson
I am taking a class
I am participating in the class

I am at class

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It is used to indicate that someone is at the location where the class is held, but not necessarily inside the classroom.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are at the location where a class is taking place, but you may not be inside the classroom.