Kannada, one of the oldest surviving languages of India, is the official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, and is also spoken in neighboring states. With the integration of Kannada-speaking populations into global communities, there’s been a growing interest in learning Kannada, especially terms used in academic settings. Here’s a list of essential Kannada terms related to schools and education along with their definitions and usage in sentences.

ಶಾಲೆ (Shāle) – School
This term refers to the institution where students receive their primary and secondary education.
ನನ್ನ ಮಗ ಇಂದು ಹೊಸ ಶಾಲೆಗೆ ಹೋಗಿದ್ದಾನೆ.

ಪಾಠಶಾಲೆ (Pāṭhashāle) – Elementary school
The term is commonly used to denote the primary school that provides foundational education.
ನಾವು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರೂ ಒಂದೇ ಪಾಠಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಿದ್ದೆವು.

ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲೆ (Praudhashāle) – High school
This term specifically refers to the educational institution catering to students typically from grades 8-10 or 6-12, depending on state education boards.
ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲೆಯ ನಂತರ ನನಗೆ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಸೇರಬೇಕಾಗಿತ್ತು.

ಕಾಲೇಜು (Kālēju) – College
Colleges often refer to institutions offering higher education and are sometimes affiliated with universities.
ನಾನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಒಂದು ಖ್ಯಾತ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಾಯ (Upādhyāya) – Teacher
Someone who provides education for students is known as a teacher.
ನಮ್ಮ ಗಣಿತದ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಾಯರು ತುಂಬಾ ಕಠಿಣವಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ (Vidyārthi) – Student
A learner or someone who is studying at a school or college.
ನಾವು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಇಂದು ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮೇಳಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

ಪಾಠ (Pāṭha) – Lesson
The material or subject matter that is being taught.
ನಾಳೆಗೆ ನೀವು ಹೊಸ ಪಾಠ ಕಲಿಯಬೇಕಿದೆ.

ಪಠ್ಯಕ್ರಮ (Paṭhyakrama) – Curriculum
The set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university.
ಈ ವರ್ಷದ ಪಠ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಬಹಳ ವಿಶಾಲವಾಗಿದೆ.

ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ (Parīkṣe) – Exam
A test to assess a student’s knowledge or proficiency in a particular area.
ನಾನು ನಾಳೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗೆ ಕುಳಿತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

ಪುಸ್ತಕ (Pustaka) – Book
The objects used commonly by students and teachers for academic purposes.
ಅವನು ವಾಚನಾಲಯದಿಂದ ಹೊಸ ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾನೆ.

ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ (Maul’yamāpana) – Evaluation
The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something in the educational context, often related to academic performance.
ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರು ಪ್ರತಿ ತ್ರೈಮಾಸಿಕದ ನಂತರ ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.

ಅಧ್ಯಯನ (Adhyayana) – Study
The act of learning and acquiring knowledge through reading and analyzing academic material.
ಅವಳು ವಿಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಆಸಕ್ತಿಯಿಂದ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ.

ಹಾಜರಾತಿ (Hājarāti) – Attendance
The act of being present at a place, typically referring to a school or a classroom.
ಇಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಬರುವ ಮೊದಲು ನೀವು ಹಾಜರಾತಿ ಪಟ್ಟಿ ತುಂಬಬೇಕು.

Learning these Kannada terms can be an important step for anyone involved in the educational field in Karnataka or for those interested in the regional language and culture. Understanding and using these terms in context can help in better integration into the local community and can also enhance the learning experience of students immersed in the Kannada-speaking environment.