comprehensive education
nounUK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
A kind of schooling that teaches you many different subjects, not just a few.
The school offers a comprehensive education with art, science, music, and sports.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A school system where all children, whatever their ability, learn together in the same school.
The comprehensive education system replaced selective grammar schools in many areas.
3. Learning that covers every part of a topic in full detail.
The course gives a comprehensive education in computer programming.
4. The overall development of a person's mind and character through many kinds of study.
Her parents wanted a comprehensive education that included music and sport.