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i'm in the school vs i'm at the school

Both 'I'm in the school' and 'I'm at the school' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'm in the school' implies that you are physically inside the school building, while 'I'm at the school' suggests that you are at the location of the school but not necessarily inside the building.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1099 views

i'm in the school

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being physically inside the school building.

Use 'I'm in the school' when you want to express that you are inside the school building, such as in a classroom or hallway.

Examples:

  • I'm in the school library studying for my exam.
  • The students are in the school gym for their physical education class.
  • I'm in the school looking for you, why weren't you at my place?
  • Sorry, ma... it's just that I'm writing an article in the school paper and I'm looking for ideas.
  • When I'm in the yard at school.
  • I'm in diving school across the river.
  • I'm in school during the day.
  • I'm the fastest in my school.
  • I'm in charge of the school raffle, and we really need new band uniforms.
  • They say I'm the ugliest in the whole school.
  • I feel like I'm in high school with the bathroom window cracked again.
  • The school and the school authorities support this.
  • I like how you just get into the school jerseys straight after school.
  • All the schools congratulated me, except for this school.
  • Just finished rain-proofing the school roof.
  • The school hallway can be a hostile environment.
  • Somebody's shooting up the school.
  • Phoebe tried in the school corridor.
  • Which leaves the school open to liability claims.
  • Master Hyesan has resigned from the school.
  • You've got the school thing.
  • But the school really needs this donation.

Alternatives:

  • I'm inside the school
  • I'm within the school premises

i'm at the school

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being at the location of the school without specifying being inside the building.

Use 'I'm at the school' when you want to indicate that you are at the school's location but not necessarily inside the building.

Examples:

  • I'm at the school waiting for my friend to pick me up.
  • The parents are at the school for the parent-teacher meeting.
  • Dec 18, 2009 ... The real difference is I'm at school versus I'm at the school, or I'm at church versus I'm at the church. Without the article, you're there to attend, ...
  • "I'm at the school" (the known school, but not one where I have an official role) "I' m in school" (instead of being in the workforce, I'm a student)
  • Jul 6, 2014 ... I've got two primary goals for my personal brand: (a) build a fantastic network while I'm at the school, and (b) to keep writing and use my blog as ...
  • Now I'm at the School of Information (SI) to study library and information services, and aiming to work at the Library of Congress Congressional Research ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm near the school
  • I'm outside the school

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