Differences between British English & American words

At School

British English	American English
Friend / Mate	Friend
Rubber	Eraser
Maths	Math
Public School	Private School
State School	Public School
Holiday	Vacation
Packed lunch	Sack lunch/bag lunch
School dinner	Hot Lunch
Staff Room	Teachers Lounge
Plimsolls	Gym Shoes
"Mucking Around" / Off Task	Off Task / Fooling Around / "Goofing Off"
Play Time / Break Time	Recess
Open Day / Open Evening	Open House
Marking Scheme	Grading Scheme
Drawing pins	pushpins or thumbtacks
Headmaster/mistress Headteacher	Principal
Caretaker/porter	Janitor