Enrollment vs. Enrolment — What's the Difference?

The word "Enrollment" is primarily used in American English to refer to the act of officially joining or registering for something, typically an educational course, membership, or service. It's often a formalized process involving paperwork, and sometimes a fee. On the other hand, "Enrolment" serves the same purpose but is the spelling more commonly used in British English and other forms of English outside the United States.

"Enrollment" in American educational contexts often involves a series of steps, such as filling out forms, submitting required documents, and perhaps even going through interviews or tests. "Enrolment," in a British educational context, similarly consists of a formalized procedure that ensures a student or participant is officially registered and accounted for.

Both "Enrollment" and "Enrolment" are used beyond educational settings. For example, one can enroll in a health insurance plan in the U.S., while in the U.K., one would enrol in a health scheme. The process, regardless of the spelling, often involves a detailed submission of personal information to facilitate the service.

In American businesses, you might hear the term "employee enrollment" to describe the process of formally registering new employees and providing them with necessary resources. In British companies, the term "employee enrolment" would be used for the same purpose. Whether you spell it with one 'l' or two depends on the convention of the English being used.