preparatory program
nounUK /prɪˈpær.ə.tər.i ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
US /prɪˈper.ə.tɔːr.i ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
A preparatory program is a set of classes that gets you ready for something bigger, like school or a job.
She joined a preparatory program to get ready for college.
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2. A course of study that prepares students for a specific exam or school level.
The language preparatory program helps students pass the entrance test.
3. A short training course that prepares people for a particular job or task.
New soldiers must complete a preparatory program before deployment.
4. An introductory set of lessons that builds basic skills before advanced study.
The math preparatory program covers the basics before the main course begins.