English UsageComparison guide

Enroll vs. Enrol

“Enroll” and “enrol” are regional spellings of the same verb. Cambridge labels “enroll” as the US spelling and “enrol” as the UK spelling, so the choice should follow regional or institutional style.

Quick answer

Use “enroll” in US English and “enrol” in UK English, unless an institution or house style requires a particular form.

Key details

Confusion Familyregional spelling
Rule Familyregional-orthography
TermsEnroll, Enrol
Variant ScopeCambridge labels “enroll” as the US spelling of UK “enrol.”

Further guidance

Core difference

“Enroll” is the standard US spelling, while “enrol” is the standard UK spelling.

Usage Boundary

Use the spelling appropriate to the document’s regional or institutional style, and reproduce official names or wording as published.

Sources and evidence

Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.

  1. Enroll — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Dictionary evidence that “enroll” is the US spelling of UK “enrol.”

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