fixedcurriculum

noun

UK /fɪkst kəˈrɪkjʊləm/

US /fɪkst kəˈrɪkjələm/

A fixed curriculum is a set of lessons that every student must learn and that does not change.

The school uses a fixed curriculum, so all the classes study the same subjects.

SYNONYMS

set curriculum prescribed curriculum standard curriculum mandatory curriculum

RELATED WORDS

syllabus lesson plan course of study school program

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plan of study that teachers cannot change or add to.

Under the fixed curriculum, teachers follow the same schedule every year.

3. A required list of topics for a whole school or country.

The government introduced a fixed curriculum for all primary schools.

4. A course outline that stays the same for many years.

Because of the fixed curriculum, the exams cover the same material each term.