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in school vs At school

Both 'in school' and 'at school' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In school' is used to talk about being physically inside the school building or participating in the activities of the school. 'At school' is used to talk about the general location of the school or the idea of attending school.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1797 views

in school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in school' when referring to being physically inside the school building or participating in school activities.

Examples:

  • I left my backpack in school.
  • She excels in school.
  • The students are in school right now.
  • He is always in school early.
  • They have a lot of fun in school.
  • Handwashing with soap keeps kids in school.
  • Probably a cheerleader back in school.
  • Every girl in school or it means nothing.
  • Here's Gloria, the best-built girl in school.
  • See, normally in school, you do things like solve quadratic equations.
  • Jack won best costume in school.
  • I stayed in school and graduated.
  • David became increasingly belligerent at home and in school.
  • You're trying to make money to stay in school.
  • You have two kids in school.
  • I haven't seen you all week in school.
  • I don't think busking is allowed in school.
  • It changed the way that everyone in school saw me.
  • I forgot that you aren't in school today.
  • Saori, Yuko and I love everyone in school.
  • You sound like them kids in school.
  • I used to have to sing it in school.
  • They didn't teach you that in school.
  • A cobbler belongs in his shop, and children belong in school.
  • I learned to fish in school.

Alternatives:

  • at school
  • during school
  • while at school
  • at the school
  • within the school

At school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'at school' when referring to the general location of the school or the idea of attending school.

Examples:

  • I saw her at school yesterday.
  • He is good at sports at school.
  • They meet at school every day.
  • She works hard at school.
  • The event will take place at school.
  • At school, they do theater and singing.
  • At school... some kids tried to put paste on my face.
  • At school, I was like a swan among ugly ducklings.
  • At school today they pick one kid...
  • At school, nobody wants me on their team.
  • At school, I rather admired him.
  • At school two kids were talking about dad.
  • At school I wanted to remind myself that it was still possible to escape.
  • At school I once played Maria Stuart.
  • At school, at home, with friends...
  • At school I read often about India, in my anthropology books.
  • At school, my teacher was a Muldoon.
  • At school, where I wanted you.
  • At school I told you're a nurse.
  • At school they said you were here and I...
  • At school, they say that you stole some money.
  • At school, all the teachers were nice to me.
  • At school, in the building, everywhere.
  • At school I only liked emperors, Augustus, Titus, Hadrian...
  • At school, they gave this to my son.

Alternatives:

  • in school
  • during school
  • while at school
  • at the school
  • within the school

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