diploma

/dɪˈpləʊmə/noun

An official certificate from a school or college confirming that a student has finished a course of study or earned a degree.

Example sentence

“She framed her diploma and hung it on the office wall.”

You earn, receive, or hold a diploma. In American English it is strongly tied to finishing high school: 'high school diploma'.

Related words

principalRanking first in importance; main or chief.curriculumThe full range of subjects and lessons taught at a school, college, or university.textbookA book that teaches a particular subject, written for students at schools or colleges.disciplineThe ability to control your own behavior; self-control.chalkboardA dark board with a slate or enamel surface for writing on with chalk, used before whiteboards became common.knowledgeInformation and understanding about a subject, place, or situation that a person has gained.