bridgecourse

noun
UK /ˈbrɪdʒ kɔːs/
US /ˈbrɪdʒ kɔːrs/

A bridge course is a short class that helps you get ready for the next level of learning.

She took a bridge course over the summer to prepare for high school math.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program that helps students move smoothly from one school level to another.

The bridge course eased the jump from primary to secondary school.

3. A short training that fills gaps in knowledge before a harder course begins.

New employees attend a bridge course before starting the advanced training.

4. A class designed to connect two subjects or fields of study.

The bridge course linked basic biology with medical science.