academy

Pronunciation: US [əˈkædəmi] UK [ə'kædəmi]

n.Society for College, (Scotland) secondary school, (United States) private schools
WebCollege Research Institute;

Synonyms

n.	1. a school or college that teaches a particular subject or skill; in the U. S, a private school that prepares students for college 2. an organization created to encourage interest and development in a particular subject, for example art, science, or literature