Synonyms of academy

academy

noun

ə-ˈka-də-mē 

as in school

a place or establishment for teaching and learning

a military academy

an academy of the fine arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• school
• academe
• seminary
• kindergarten
• high school
• prep
• prep school
• preparatory school
• public school
• elementary school
• secondary school
• boarding school
• junior high school
• primary school
• senior high school
• middle school
• trade school
• common school
• grammar school
• charter school
• magnet school
• yeshiva
• Sunday school
• training school
• madrassa
• minischool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of academy

The companies also plan to bring pieces of DRX’s existing academy setup to Indonesia, with organized coaching, camps held in Korea and routes for Indonesian players to break into the region’s pro gaming circuit. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Instead, Nuno fielded six academy graduates, with forward Ajala, who scored twice, making his first start for the club’s senior side. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Embolo has played his entire club career in Europe, first with Switzerland’s Basel youth academy after immigrating from Cameroon as a young child. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

In 2001, Alves became a police officer trainee, with the department sponsoring his attendance at the Yuba College basic police academy. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026