What's the Difference Between 'Enrol' and 'Enroll'?
In this blog post we look at when to use enrol and when to use enroll.
'Enrol' or 'Enroll'?
"Enrol" and "enroll" are two different spellings of the same verb, which means to register or enroll in a school, course, or program.
Both spellings are correct and are used in different parts of the world.
In British English, the preferred spelling is "enrol," while in American English, the preferred spelling is "enroll."
For example, in British English, you might say "I'm going to enrol in a cooking class," while in American English, you might say "I'm going to enroll in a cooking class."
Both spellings are acceptable in standard English, and you can use whichever one is more appropriate for your audience and the variety of English you are using.
If you are writing for an international audience, it is a good idea to use the spelling that is most widely recognized and accepted by your target readers.
Here are some examples to illustrate the difference between "enrol" and "enroll":
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In British English: "I'm going to enrol in a cooking class to learn how to make new dishes."
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In American English: "I'm going to enroll in a cooking class to learn how to make new dishes."
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In British English: "We need to enrol our daughter in preschool before the term starts."
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In American English: "We need to enroll our daughter in preschool before the term starts."
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In British English: "I'm thinking about enrolment in a yoga class to help me relax and de-stress."
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In American English: "I'm thinking about enrollment in a yoga class to help me relax and de-stress."
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In British English: "Do I need to enrol in advance for the writing workshop, or can I just show up on the day?"
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In American English: "Do I need to enroll in advance for the writing workshop, or can I just show up on the day?"
Examples of Enrol in a Sentence
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I'm going to enrol in a cooking class to learn how to make new dishes.
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We need to enrol our daughter in preschool before the term starts.
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I'm thinking about enrolment in a yoga class to help me relax and de-stress.
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Do I need to enrol in advance for the writing workshop, or can I just show up on the day?
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I need to enrol in a language course if I want to become fluent in French.
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My employer offers a gym membership as part of their benefits package, so I'm going to enrol in a local fitness center.
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I'm excited to enrol in a creative writing course and learn new techniques for crafting stories.
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My brother decided to enrol in a trade school to learn a practical skill.
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I'm considering enrolment in a culinary school to turn my love of cooking into a career.
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I'm planning to enrol in a university program to earn my degree.
Examples of Enroll in a Sentence
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I enrolled in a coding bootcamp to learn how to develop software.
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My friend enrolled in a professional development course to improve her skills in her field.
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I'm going to enroll in a dance class to learn how to salsa.
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My parents are considering enrolling me in a music program to learn how to play the piano.
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I enrolled in a foreign language course to learn how to speak Spanish.
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My sister enrolled in a fitness program to get in shape for the summer.
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I'm thinking about enrolling in a cooking school to learn how to make fancy dishes.
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My cousin enrolled in a photography course to improve her skills and start a business.
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I enrolled in a self-defense class to learn how to protect myself.
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I'm going to enroll in a writing workshop to learn how to craft compelling stories.
