schooldifficulties
nounUK /ˈskuːlˌdɪfɪkəltiz/
US /ˈskuːlˌdɪfɪkəltiz/
Schooldifficulties are problems that make it hard to do well at school.
The teacher helped him with his schooldifficulties in reading.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Trouble paying attention or keeping up in class.
Her schooldifficulties made math lessons feel very long.
3. Problems with friends or behavior at school.
The counselor talked with the boy about his schooldifficulties.
4. Hard times caused by missing school or falling behind.
After being sick for weeks, he had schooldifficulties catching up.