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English Teaching Online. Now that the new GCSE specs are finally with us, turn to our trusty ETO team for a comforting hand hold as you tiptoe tentatively through the highs and lows of Curriculum 2010. Geoff Barton thinks GCSEs are an old, neglected friend. Rhiannon Glover isn't convinced, but she's ready to do her duty. Keith Brindle, Esther Menon and Geoff Parker offer a host of practical classroom suggestions. What's not to like? Kate Lee Resource editor www.teachit.co.uk At least Speaking and Listening hasn't changed ... | Keith Brindle It’s hardly surprising that English teachers cling to what they know in times of change. Actually, of course, the new specifications shouldn’t have been a cause for panic. Perhaps, though, it is a pity there has been no considerable shift in Speaking and Listening, because little will change even though improvement could be made in many schools.

The best departments know there is much they can do to improve students’ oral performance and marks. 1. 2. 3. This is a shame. Ahira's Hangar • View topic - what's the most interesting thing you've done today? Moonwatcher wrote:I need to get one soon as well. I think 2 months is the longest I've ever gone in between haircuts.

I think if I waited 8 months, I'd resemble one of the man-apes from Quest For Fire. Good grief. But then again, that might keep you a bit warmer in the cold Canadian winter. Probably the most interesting thing I did today was spoil my elderly dog. He has lived more than two years longer than the average for his breed, and would probably be well into his ninties if he were human. But last winter the cold really got to him; for a month my husband had to carry him in and out of the house so he could go potty. We nursed him through it though he never fully regained either bladder or bowel control... We will have to have him put to sleep sometime this month. Itled. Admission application The University of North Texas is a selective university and does not guarantee admission of all applicants.

It is recommended that students apply well in advance of the stated application deadlines. Many departments have earlier deadlines that vary by program. (See the departmental sections of this publication and the departmental web site for these program-specific dates.) Applications are submitted online at www.applytexas.org. Application is made through the Toulouse Graduate School. Some funding opportunities require early admission to the program to ensure eligibility. Admission application fee U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens applying to the University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School must pay a $75 nonrefundable admission application fee. International students applying to the University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School must pay a $75 non-refundable admission application fee.

Graduate Admission deadlines Fall 2013 July 15, 2013 Spring 2014. Capital Soup - Florida News Straight from the Source. Orlando, Fla. – Cambridge International Examinations, a part of University of Cambridge [England] will host a kickoff event for its Global Perspectives program in Orlando on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. The event will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cambridge created the program to support schools and students in the development of core research, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills essential for success at college and beyond. This event will give principals and educators the chance to experience Cambridge Global Perspectives and the benefits it can bring to their students. Focused on transforming student learning in Florida’s schools through a global curriculum and innovative assessment methods, Cambridge Global Perspectives takes college preparation to the next level, honing crucial research and thinking skills that lead to success in higher education.

Reserve your free tickets: Bilkent News. BLIS Learners Achieve "Top in the World" Results in Cambridge Learner Awards Two leaners at Bilkent Laboratory International School (BLIS) have received awards from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) to acknowledge their exceptional performance in the June 2012 Cambridge examination series. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner "Top in the World" Awards recognize the success of learners who have achieved the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject. Julia Yasemin Kettner and Berkay Ekinci each achieved perfect scores in the Cambridge exam in German, earning the Top in the World award.

High School Principal Michael Saffarewich noted that the awards recognized the talent, dedication and commitment of both learners and staff. Julia and Berkay will receive their awards at a school ceremony in the near future. CIE, part of the University of Cambridge, provides internationally recognized education programs and qualifications for 5- to 19-year-olds. Language iGCSEs for bilingual families. iGCSEs are becoming increasingly popular in UK-based bilingual families as a way to gain a language qualification earlier than 16 or as an additional subject outside the school system.

Typically bilingual children are more than capable of passing a GCSE examination earlier or in a language not typically offered by schools. iGSCEs (‘International’ GCSEs) can help by allowing subjects to be studied at home instead. Books tailored to iGCSE language exams are increasingly common. The iGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds and is frequently used in schools overseas with education systems derived from the UK’s or in private international schools used by ex-pats.

Like any other GCSE, it is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The iGSCE is also popular with children that are homeschooled or privately tutored. Cambridge International Examinations is a major provider of iGCSEs. Collaboration. Working to improve language learning Cambridge Assessment As part of the Cambridge Assessment group, Cambridge English Language Assessment can access a vast resource of research and expertise in delivering educational assessment services to the state sector in the UK and many other countries. Our sister organisations, Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) and Cambridge International Examinations provide school and vocational examinations in many countries, and have been involved in the development of numerous national qualification systems.

More about Cambridge Assessment Cambridge University Press Cambridge University Press and Cambridge English Language Assessment have brought together their expertise in the development of courses, support and practice tests to provide teachers with official preparation materials for Cambridge English exams. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) More about IELTS Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) More about ALTE SurveyLang. Anyone got any CIE AS level biology past papers??? - Biology-Online. School exams. Cambridge IGCSE as level Physics Review by Ruchika Bansal. RevPages by Ruchika Bansal Business Developer Prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE AS Level Physics online by an experienced tutor. Recommended Features 21 hours of LIVE sessions ncludes theoretical concepts & also get help with the Practical Paper highly experienced tutor prepare you for Cambridge AS Level Physics Exam Ideal for learners who want to study physics Learn more about Cambridge IGCSE as level Physics» Review on Cambridge IGCSE as level Physics Even if you understand Physics theoretically it is important to be able to apply those concepts in numericals as well as concept based questions.

Related to Cambridge IGCSE as level Physics Related Articles Better physics information for you A psychic that claims to be psychic may also work as a medium, helping living people make contact with the dead. Know more about Optical physics in your room only The most essential other phenomena associated with mild known as expression and refraction. Related Resources About Ruchika Bansal Business Developer. D.C. demographics could challenge new charter school. The Washington region is a hot zone of student achievement, with leading high schools offering a plethora of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes to prove that theirs is a rigorous path to college. But next year, a public charter school will open in the nation’s capital that raises the concept of academic rigor to a new level. Seventh-graders will take Algebra I and Latin. AP courses will not be an option for high school students — they’ll be the heart of the curriculum.

To graduate, students will be required to complete at least eight AP courses and pass six exams. The school, to be known as Basis DC, replicates a model developed in Arizona and represents a potential turning point for a charter sector in the District that has grown explosively in the past decade but yielded uneven results. Its founders say the school will be a game-changer for a city struggling to raise the quality of educational offerings for poor children. “I’m all for high standards. How online challenges are helping to stretch student chemists | Teacher Network. I was recently interviewing prospective students at St Catharine's College, Cambridge, where I am the director of studies in chemistry, when something unusual happened.

I was genuinely surprised, impressed and, quite frankly, rather taken aback, with the considerable detailed knowledge and level of understanding displayed by one of the candidates when pressed further on a particular topic. To be honest, I would be pleased if some of our second year students were as familiar with these rather subtle ideas. Since I could not imagine this material being taught in school, even in advanced extra-curricular classes, I had to ask how this young interviewee knew it.

The answer was that the candidate had participated in an online competition and had had to research around the topic online in order to answer some of the questions. Two years ago, a group of keen university academics, school teachers and I started one such online chemistry competition, the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. University of Cambridge: Credit Opportunities | Office of Admissions. Earning advanced standing Credit Advanced standing reports indicating how previously earned credits will transfer to OSU are prepared for fall term applicants who pay the advance tuition deposit (ATD) and register for an orientation session (START).

During other terms, advanced standing credit is applied to a student's record after the student has been admitted to the university and official transcripts or score reports have been received by the Office of Admissions. Please allow 2-4 weeks for credit to be evaluated and appear as part of your student record. For information on credit by examinations or subjects not listed in this brochure, please contact the Office of Admissions or the appropriate academic department after you have enrolled. Page Contents Advanced Placement College-Level Examination Program International Baccalaureate Military Credit Advance "A" Level - GCE (General Certificate of Education) Testing Contact Information Advanced Placement Page Contents International Baccalaureate. Top English language courses for international students.

Learn your language well and command it well, and you will have the first component to life.Edward Roscoe Murrow, American news broadcaster NEW figures released in November show the number of Chinese people studying overseas will reach 450,000 by the end of the year, up by more than 50,000 from last year. Increasingly, students from the Asia-Pacific region look to the US, Australia and the UK to access reputable, high-standard degrees.

A good command of English is an indispensable skill for international students who wish to move abroad to study at top-class Western universities. Most will already have a decent level of English, but they will often require an intensive program to bring their language skills to university level. Many teenagers in China are now enrolled to take British A-Levels rather than the country’s gaokao examination, illustrating the growing trend of pursuing foreign education later on. Students at NSW TAFE Bond University Campus. Pic: TCNJ classroom instruction. Top English language courses for international students. Cambridge University Press showcases GCSE Computing MOOC and Shakespeare resources to meet demands of new curriculum » Care And Support » 24dash.com.

Cambridge University Press showcases GCSE Computing MOOC and Shakespeare resources Headlining on stand B340 will be Cambridge GCSE Computing Online developed by the Cambridge-based partnership of Cambridge University Press, the Raspberry Pi Foundation and exam board OCR and shortlisted in the BETT 2014 Awards in the category ‘Free digital content/Open educational resources’. Designed primarily to support teachers and GCSE computing students, this new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is also accessible to secondary school students keen to learn the basics of computer programming and demystify the world of algorithms, logic gates and RAMs.

Also new to the stand will be the 2014 editions of the highly successful Cambridge School Shakespeare www.education.cambridge.org/schoolshakespeare now fully supported by enhanced web resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. From 2014 Shakespeare will become mandatory for all Key Stages in the secondary curriculum. Cambridge School Shakespeare. Hemsworth Arts & Community Academy - Exam Revision. Entry requirements for international students. All students must have a suitable English language qualification to be accepted onto a course at Plymouth University. Please see the table below to view the minimum English language requirements for standard courses at NQF 6 and above: Notes: Test scores must be deemed valid and students with test results which are deemed too old to be valid (as per UKVI and University requirements) may be required to re-take a relevant test. English language qualifications will always be verified with the awarding body wherever possible.

ThIS Weimar - Middle Years Programme. Students continue to build upon their existing knowledge through the academic subjects studied in Primary School. » Mathematics » Science » Languages (English, German, French/Spanish) » Social Studies (History and Geography) » Music » Visual Arts » Personal, Social Health Education » Physical Education Students in Grades 6 - 8 follow a program of learning that supports the transition from the inquiry-based IB Primary Years Program to the more structured syllabus of the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) in grades 9 - 10. The core curriculum framework is based on the Cambridge Secondary 1 Program. Students follow an international curriculum, the IGCSE, in preparation for the IB Diploma Program. Every student is required to take the IGCSE examinations at the end of grade 10.

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