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they teach at the same school vs they teach in the same school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'They teach at the same school' implies that the teaching activity takes place within the school premises. On the other hand, 'They teach in the same school' suggests that the teachers work within the institution but not necessarily in the physical building.

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they teach at the same school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the teaching activity occurs within the premises of the same school where others also teach.

Examples:

  • Both of my parents teach at the same school.
  • The two professors teach at the same school but in different departments.
  • Do they teach at the same school as you?
  • Feb 23, 2016 ... They teach at the same school, married a set of "best friends," live down the street from each other and talk to each other about "50 times [a] day ...
  • Sep 10, 2015 ... And while that's shocking enough, they are both already mothers of one set of twins, they teach at the same school and they married best ...
  • Feb 26, 2016 ... And if the twin power isn't incredible enough, the twin moms told NBC-affiliate KSL that they teach at the same school and are married to two ...
  • Board of Education. 17. How do Rachel and Cates know each other? (A) They attend the same church. (B) They are cousins. (C) They teach at the same school.

Alternatives:

  • They work at the same school.
  • They are employed at the same school.
  • They are both teachers at the same school.

they teach in the same school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the teachers work within the same institution, but not necessarily in the physical building of the school.

Examples:

  • They teach in the same school but in different classrooms.
  • The teachers all teach in the same school district.
  • Do they teach in the same school as you?
  • They teach in the same school, with classes of the same size; they are led by the same principal and measured by the same tests. The students come from the ...

Alternatives:

  • They work in the same school.
  • They are employed in the same school.
  • They are both teachers in the same school.

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