Pupil - Schoolboy/Schoolchild/Schoolgirl
These are all words for a child that attends school.
Student a person who is studying in a school, especially an older child: Students are required to be in school by 8.30. | Any high school student could tell you the answer.
Pupil (BrE) a person who is being taught, especially a child in a school: The school has over 850 pupils. Pupil is used only in British English and is starting to become old-fashioned. Student is often preferred, especially by teachers and other people Involved in education, and especially when talking about older children.
Schoolboy/Schoolgirl/Schoolchild a boy, girl or child who attends school: Since she was a schoolgirl she had dreamed of going on the stage. These words emphasize the age of the children or this period in their lives; they are less often used to talk about teaching and learning: An able schoolboy/schoolchild/schoolgirl.
PATTERNS
*a(n) good/bright/able/brilliant/star/outstanding student/pupil
*a naughty schoolboy/schoolgirl/schoolchild
*a disruptive student/pupil
*a(n) ex-/former student/pupil
*a school student/pupil
*to teach students/pupils/schoolboys/schoolgirls/ schoolchildren
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