non-academic
adjective/ˌnɒn ækəˈdemɪk/
/ˌnɑːn ækəˈdemɪk/
[usually before noun]- (of school subjects, etc.) involving technical or practical skills rather than a lot of reading and studying
- Students at the school are strongly encouraged to take part in non-academic activities such as learning to play a musical instrument.
- not relating to school or education
- The headteacher reported that there had been an increase in students using phones for non-academic purposes while in class.
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