night school

a school held in the evening, especially for working adults and others who are unable to attend school during the day.

Also called evening school.

Origin of night school

First recorded in 1520–30

Often I would have to walk miles at night in order to recite my night-school lessons.

Stories of Achievement, Volume III (of 6) |Various
On being asked his reason for his refusal, he replied that he was on his way to the night-school.

The Day of Judgment |Joseph Hocking
And when there is no night-school the Company will by no means wash its hands of its men out of working-hours.

From Sea to Sea |Rudyard Kipling
Not till the night-school started did she realise how much of mutual pleasure the new relationship allowed.

Barbara Lynn |Emily J. Jenkinson

Hundreds still attend the night-school, but electric lights have taken the place of the large oil-lamps.

Tuskegee & Its People: Their Ideals and Achievements |Various

night school

an educational institution that holds classes in the evening for those who are not free during the day