Community college

In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a junior college, is an educational institution providing post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees. The name derives from the fact that community colleges primarily accept and attract students from the local community, and are often supported by the local community through property taxes.

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Canada - United States - Post-secondary education - Tertiary education - Certificate - Diploma - Associate's degree - Community

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In the United Kingdom, community college is sometimes used to describe further education colleges that provide part-time adult education.

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United Kingdom - Further education college - Adult education

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