Is Grammar School Meaning?

1a : a secondary school emphasizing Latin and Greek in preparation for college. b : a British college preparatory school. 2 : a school intermediate between primary school and high school.

Why is it called a grammar school?

In the mid-19th century, private schools were established in the Australian colonies to spare the wealthy classes from sending their sons to schools in Britain. These schools took their inspiration from English public schools, and often called themselves "grammar schools".

Is grammar school the same as high school?

High school = title given to some secondary schools, usually those founded a century or more ago. Grammar school = the oldest title. Some such schools existed as early as the 7th century, but the title was invented in the 16th century. The "grammar" originally referred to was Latin and ancient Greek.