Elective
An optional course a student chooses, as opposed to a required course. UK nearest: an option subject.
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- United States
- Topic
- Curriculum
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Related terms
- Options All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The choices of GCSE or other subjects pupils in England make, usually in Year 8 or 9.
- Required course United States
- A course every student must pass to graduate, such as English or algebra.
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