academic ability; scholastic achievement
Refers to knowledge and skills acquired through study, often measured by tests or grades. Not simply 'knowledge' in a general sense.
His academic ability is high, so he'll probably pass any university entrance exam.
This test is designed to measure basic scholastic achievement.
He is regarded as having high academic ability in this field.
It is said that children's academic ability has been declining in recent years.
I study every day to build up my academic ability.
This test is administered to measure students' academic ability.
fundamental academic skills; basic knowledge
decline in academic ability; drop in scholastic performance
achievement test; scholastic ability test