Free University of Berlin The Freie Universität Berlin (lit. "Free University of Berlin", often abbreviated as FU Berlin) is a renowned research university located in Berlin and one of the most prominent universities in Germany. It is internationally known for its research in the humanities and social sciences, as well as in the field of natural and life sciences. Founded in West Berlin during the early Cold War period and born out of the increasingly Communist-controlled Humboldt University, its name refers to West Berlin's status as part of the free world, as opposed to the Soviet-occupied "unfree" areas surrounding the city. Freie Universität Berlin was one of nine German universities to win in the German Universities Excellence Initiative, a national competition for universities organized by the German federal government. History[edit] Freie Universität Berlin was established by students and scholars on December 4, 1948. Kaiser Wilhlem Institute for Chemistry, today: Hahn-Meitner building Recent years[edit]
Education in Australia Adults employed in the education and training industry as a percentage of the adult population in Australia divided geographically by statistical local area, as of the 2011 census Education in Australia is primarily the responsibility of the states and territories. Each state or territory government provides funding and regulates the public and private schools within its governing area. The federal government helps fund the public universities, but was not involved in setting university curriculum.[8] As of 2012, the Australian National Curriculum,[9] under development and trial for several years, has already been adopted by some schools and will become mandatory soon. Generally, education in Australia follows the three-tier model which includes primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (secondary schools/high schools) and tertiary education (Universities, TAFE colleges and Vocation Education and Training providers (VET providers)). Pre-school[edit] School[edit]
Britain’s School System Explained The following is a guest post by Liz Jarvis from Living with Kids . I don’t envy anyone having to navigate the British school system. It’s an absolute minefield. Right from the start you’re plagued with that awful suspicion that if you make One False Move you’ll be messing up your child’s future. It’s fiercely competitive, and in some cases takes skill, cunning, joining a church and even moving house to get your child into a Good School. It’s the endless topic of conversation at school gates and dinner parties across the UK. Here’s (roughly) how it shapes up – please note that this isn’t exhaustive by any means, the British school system is incredibly complicated: Primary schools: The State (FREE) primaries usually go from ages 5 to 11. Prep schools/private primaries: You have to pay fees – sometimes exorbitant – to send your child to these schools, which tend to be smaller than the state primaries. Secondary schools: (This is where the competition gets really fierce.) Grammar schools:
ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation Organisational structure[edit] The Directorate and largest research node of CCI are located at Queensland University of Technology.[6] The second largest research node is at Swinburne University of Technology.[7] Smaller research nodes are located at other research partner institutions: RMIT University, Deakin University, University of New South Wales,[8] Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and Australian Film Television and Radio School. References[edit] External links[edit] Coordinates:
Education in the United States Private schools are generally free to determine their own curriculum and staffing policies, with voluntary accreditation available through independent regional accreditation authorities. 88% of school-age children attend public schools, 9% attend private schools, and nearly 3% are homeschooled.[5] There are also a large number and wide variety of publicly and privately administered institutions of higher education throughout the country. Post-secondary education, divided into college, as the first tertiary degree, and graduate school, is described in a separate section below. History[edit] In 1823, Reverend Samuel Read Hall founded the first normal school, the Columbian School in Concord, Vermont,[7][8] to improve the quality of the burgeoning common school system by producing more qualified teachers. Starting from about 1876, thirty-nine states (out of 50) passed a constitutional amendment to their state constitutions, called Blaine Amendments after James G. Statistics[edit]
The UK Education System explained | Bridgwater College FarmLink at Bridgwater College’s Rodway Farm To bring the classroom to the countryside and the countryside to the classroom. Future Farming Group The Future Farming Group works together on a number of joint initiatives for the benefit of the agricultural sector across the South West. Traineeships at Bridgwater College Traineeships is a new programme for young people who want to work, but who need extra help to gain an apprenticeship or job. Access to Higher Education Courses Access to HE courses are a fast-track route to gain a place at a university or college to study a higher education course. Residential School: English plus Golf Bridgwater College and Lee Westwood Golf School are offering a residential school for individuals to learn English and enhance their Golf skills. 24+ Advanced Learning Loans The Government is introducing Advanced Learning Loans for anyone aged 24+ starting a course at level 3 and above. Bridgwater College's University Partners Higher Education Explained
List of universities in Australia The Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act 2003 sets out three groups of Australian higher education providers: Universities, other self-accrediting higher education institutions, and state and territory accredited higher education institutions. Students at all three types of institutions are eligible for FEE-HELP, an income-contingent loan to cover charges and fees. Universities[edit] Multi-State[edit] Australian Capital Territory[edit] New South Wales[edit] Northern Territory[edit] Queensland[edit] South Australia[edit] Tasmania[edit] University of Tasmania, Hobart (Sandy Bay & Hobart CBD), Launceston (Newnham & Inveresk), Burnie (Cradle Coast) and Sydney (Rozelle & Darlinghurst). Western Australia[edit] Affiliations[edit] Rankings of universities[edit] Other self-accrediting higher education institutions[edit] Like universities, these institutions have the authority to accredit their own qualifications. State and territory accredited higher education institutions[edit] New South Wales[edit]
Education in the United Kingdom Education in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter with each of the countries of the United Kingdom having separate systems under separate governments: the UK Government is responsible for England; the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are responsible for Scotland,[1] Wales[2] and Northern Ireland, respectively. For details of education in each country, see: In each country there are five stages of education: early years, primary, secondary, Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE).[3] Education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 (4 in Northern Ireland) and 16;[3] before this children can be educated at nursery.[4] FE is non-compulsory, and covers non-advanced education which can be taken at further (including tertiary) education colleges and HE institutions (HEIs). See also[edit] Notes[edit] References[edit] Gearon, Liam (2002). External links[edit]
Academy (English school) Academies are self-governing and most are constituted as registered charities or operated by other educational charities, and may receive additional support from personal or corporate sponsors, either financially or in kind. They must meet the same National Curriculum core subject requirements as other state schools and are subject to inspection by Ofsted. The Labour Government under Tony Blair established academies in 2000. The chief architect of the policy was Andrew Adonis (now Lord Adonis, formerly Secretary of State at the Department for Transport) in his capacity as education advisor to the Prime Minister in the late 1990s.[2] The introduction of academy schools was opposed, notably by teachers' trade unions and some high-profile members within the Labour Party, such as former party leader Lord Kinnock.[3][4] There are no academies in Wales, as education policy there is devolved to the Welsh Assembly. I am more authentically Andrew Adonis than Andrew Adonis is
King's College London King's College London (informally King's or KCL) is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London. King's is arguably the third-oldest university in England, having been founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829, receiving its royal charter in the same year.[4][5] St Thomas' Hospital, which is now a teaching hospital of King's College London School of Medicine, has roots dating back to 1173. In 1836, King's became one of the two founding colleges of the University of London.[6][7][8] History[edit] Foundation[edit] A royal charter to incorporate King's College was granted by George IV on 14 August 1829, stating the intention of the new College:[18] ...for the general education of youth in which the various branches of Literature and Science are intended to be taught, and also the doctrines and duties of Christianity... inculcated by the United Church of England and Ireland. 19th century[edit]