Monday, December 24, 2012

How does UK Universities compare with US Universities

How does UK Universities compare with US Universities?
I am looking at a few schools in the UK, well in London and one in Dublin, Ireland. They don't post GPA requirments or GRE test schools. THey post 1st degree honors, 2nd, and so on, and then pass. I am not in an honors program, but I don't know what this means. I was hoping someone with experience of UK Graduate Schools could answer and explain the process. Thanks.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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The UK system does not calculate GPA per se. They still go by the standard grades though. Universities have their way(s) to calculate the overall grade to determine the type of honors you graduate with which also includes an honors project. First class is the highest honors followed by Second Upper, Second Lower and Third Class. The pass degree is as what it says just someone who just manages to pass to graduate. Because almost all degree programs in the UK are direct honors degree programs, graduating with a pass degree in the UK is as good as telling people one didn't do at all well in college. GRE is also not a common requirement for graduate program applications. GRE is a very American thing. Just follow the graduate admission application instructions of the universities you are applying to and speak with the program director or advisor. Each program will have its own requirements. Because most US applicants hold a non-honors BS or BA degree, you may only qualify for a Master's degree program by research. You can then articulate into the PhD program within the department.
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US universities are ok i know nothing about uk im just answering this because my idiot sister is a gopher from ireland where cows $%^& on the windshields of cars and ducks roam to their liver's content and fry their abdomen yum.... oh, i must have digressed a bit
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Most universities will take graduates on by a case by case basis, there are certain minimum requirements that will have to be met but they do not assure you entrance into the course. In Ireland education has been given a numerical scale 10 = PHD, 9 = Masters, 8 = Bachelor Honours and Graduate Diploma, 7 = Bachelor Ordinary, (Used to be called National Diploma) Bachelor Honours takes three to five years depending on the programme. You would have to check with the universities to confirm if what you have counts.

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

How much does a primary school teacher get paid in the uk

How much does a primary school teacher get paid in the uk?

Teaching - 1 Answers
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Uhm , , , not enough?

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Living, working, and going to school in the UK

Living, working, and going to school in the UK?
I am an American who is currently being home schooled, I will be done in less than a year and would like to study in the UK if possible. However, in order for me to do so I have to have a job there and have to live there for at least a summer's length (3 months) I have done loads of research on my own for the past month or so, and am now overloaded with confusing information I can't make heads or tails out of. First of all, as a home schooled student is it even possible for me to go to school there? Second of all, where do I start looking? I have read everything I can about visas, and do not want to go on a school visa because of the work restrictions and the fact I'd have to prove I can study there without working (which is impossible unless I get some awesome loans/scholarships; and I do have a 4.0 which is all A's) Where do I look for a job or whatever else I need without actually going there? Is that even possible? Things like that. Thank you for taking your time to read this and an even bigger thanks if you chose to respond. Thanks ^^ I am also 17 (I'll be either just turning 18 or will be turning 18 soon when I graduate) lol sorry for leaving that out ^^ So how can I work and go to school at the same time? On a student visa you have to be able to go to school without working, and you're only allowed to work 20 hours a week. So I can't do that. And to be specific I am online with Ashworth University their high school college prep program. I am sorry but neither of those answer any of my questions lol
Other - United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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You don't say how old you are? If you are 16 or over then you can go to college but you may have to pay. To go to University depends on the course and you would have to attend an interview.
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sadly your harsh evil goverment wont give you a student loan mwah howerevr id advise leeds jobs everywhere you look helathcare its free dont let us down !
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Whether you can go to school here depends on what you want to do. A three year degree course? Something shorter? If you have taken exams I can't see that being home schooled would make much difference. If you want to take a degree course you need to be looking at British universities. There are hundreds of these and you need to narrow your search down to a particular geographical location. Universities are likely to be fussier about your qualifications than other schools and colleges offering diploma and certificate courses. They like to recruit overseas students because they can charge far higher fees. The following website has information on British universities and colleges: http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/universities___colleges/index.cfm Regarding visas, the rules are here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/eligibility/ As you rightly state, you have to demonstrate you have funds to pay course fees and support yourself, but once in the UK you can work part time. Is there anyone who can at least lend you a sum of money to give a healthy bank balance? I would have thought any student loan would have to be sourced in the USA rather than the UK. There is also a new scheme called the Youth Mobility Scheme, though there are a number of conditions, such as whether the USA will participate. http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier5/youthmobilityscheme/ To be honest, apart from the Youth Mobility Scheme I can't see any other way of legally working in the UK apart from a student visa. There is a list of different categories of work here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/ Unfortunately it is unlikely you would get a scholarship or bursary. Scholarships are not a major part of the British college system as college fees are subsidised for home students anyway. Sorry if this sounds a bit pessimistic.

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Medical School In the UK

Medical School In the UK?
I am an undergraduate student in the U.S. after my undergraduate education in America, I wanted to move to the U.K. and possibly go to medical school there because let's face it, healthcare in America SUCKS! however, i know the medical school system is different in the u.k. than in the u.s. after 4 years undergrad, is it possible for an American student to go to med school in the U.K. and if so, what are some worthwhile schools?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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the system in the UK is that at 18 you go straight from school into a 7 year medicine course. as you have already done 4 years hopefully you can do a few less. you need to have a look on the UCAS website - very important. and for some really good universities look on the times and guardian newspaper university league tables. search by medicine, and you'll have a good idea of the best places to go. then have a look on those university's individual website. call to find out exactly what the procedure will be for someone in your position. figure out whether you want to go to a campus university like st andrews or warwick, or a city based one, like ucl or imperial in london. do you have the money to study in london or in the surrounding area? its expensive.

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

How long are secondary school IT lessons in the UK, on average

How long are secondary school IT lessons in the UK, on average?

Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Do you mean like a computing class in high school? My lesson times are 58 minutes each. If your doing higher computing you have 6 lessons a week. If you do standard grade i think its about 3 lessons a week. And in 1st and 2nd year you have like 2 lessons every week or something like that. dont no if this is helpful.. sorry! X
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I'm in year 10 in secondary school in London and i personally didnt pick IT but people who did their lessons are a hour long. Hope this helped

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Friday, November 16, 2012

When you are in year 11 of school in the UK.

When you are in year 11 of school in the UK....?
how many years do you have left? Is it common for someone who is 14 to be in yr 11?
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Two: Lower and Upper Sixth Form. I think this can also be referred to as "college". If you look at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_England#School_years, you can see that 15 is the common age for Year 11'ers. So you'd just be slightly younger than average. Which is perfectly fine.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

What are some differences between school in the US and school in the UK

What are some differences between school in the US and school in the UK?
For my creative writing class, I have to write a story that takes place in a different country. I live in the US and my story takes place in the UK. I would like to know some differences between school in the US and UK. Even if you just describe high school in the UK, that would be great. How many hours does it last? How many days a week do you go? Things like that. PLEASE, for the love of God, do not tell me to google it or do my own homework. I've done research on many other aspects of life in the UK, but I've been having a hard time finding information on schools. Thanks!
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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I think schools in the US are more lenient because all the schools I know of are strict (I'm from the UK btw). I don't think we have the typical stereotypes and segragation that they cause (in the US), most people get along with everybody. We call it secondary school here and the first year is called Year 7 when you're 11 (we don't have "grades" like you do in the US) and then we leave when we've finished Y11 and we're 16. We never have to re-do a year if we screw up an end of year test, we always just move onto the following year. We get GCSE tests when we're in Y10 and Y11. It lasts from ten to nine till half three. We go five days a week; all the weekdays. We do English, Maths, Geography, History, French, RE, PE, IT, Citizenship and a DT (I do textiles). We have a tutor who leads our tutor group but we don't have them for any lessons, they just take us for registration on the morning and look out for our emotional welfare. Oh and we call them headteachers not principals. I hope I've been of help :) x Oh yeah I forgot the things that teh other answerer said. Yeah we have a strict uniform code at our school, which consists of a Burgundy jumper, black trousers/skirt, white shirt/blouse and a burgundy black and yellow striped school tie. The tie is compulsory for both boys and girls. And we're not allowed any piercings or make up. And we have to have orthodox (neat and tidy) normal hairstyles. And we either eat packed lunches or get something from the dinner hall, which at our school we don't refer to as a cantine but I think they do at other schools in England. And if you're in Y 11 you are "a year eleven" not "an eleventh grader". Oh and we have to stay in isolation if we do something wrong or do not have the correct uniform (for example wearing trainers in lessons or trying to wear clothes in PE that are not part of our school PE kit. We can get excluded (kicked out of school) for serious offences like repeated truancy, racism, drug/alcohol use within the school grounds etc. And yeah we call lessons periods, and we have five one hour periods, but we used to have six fifty minute periods. I can't think of anything else now :P
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Ermmm..In the UK we all have to wear uniform to school. This can be blazers, polo shirts etc.. some school dress smarter than others & can be extremely strict. A usual school day for me would be starting at 8.45 and then finishing at 3.00 and school starts on Monday & ends on Friday. We do our GCSE's in year 10 & 11 (the last 2 years of compulsive schooling). Umm.. I have 5 lessons a day, if that helps :S And we call each time of the lesson a period..for example a question 'what do we have period three?' that would refer to the 3rd lesson of the day. We have compulsive lessons, Maths, English, Science, Physical education (Gym), Religious studies and Social Education. Before the start of year 10 we get to choose 4 lessons to take for GCSE and add to to the compulsive lessons. We are also put into tutor groups from year 7 and we stay in that tutor group all the way to year 11. Well, I can't think of anything else at the moment but if I come up with anything else I'll come & edit :D Good luck with your story :) Alsooo, In year 11 you can become a prefect, this means that they have control over the other students and will look after the year 7's at break and lunch. There is also a school council..2 members of each tutor, a girl and a boy will go to meetings once a term and discuss what the students in their tutor want for the school, with the other members of council and their head of year. In year 11 there is an election for head boy & head girl, once the votes have been verified and noted they will be in charge of the council meetings.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Entrance to medical school, A level requirements in the UK, please help!

Entrance to medical school, A level requirements in the UK, please help!?
I'm in year 11, my last year of secondary school, and very soon will need to be chosing which subjects to study at A-Level. Ultimately, i wish to do medicine, so i will be taking chemistry and biology, but I'm just wondering as to whether or not i would be at a disadvantage if i didn't carry Mathematics onto A Level. Is there a less chance of me getting onto a medical course? Do univeristies prefer mathematics? P.S. I'm expected an A* at GCSE, if this makes any difference?
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The sciences are good for getting into medicie. I see math is good to. Your definatly benefit from biology above all. CREED
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I'm going down the same path. General, you need an AAB as A2, and this includes Chemistry, Biology and another Maths/Science based subject. I'm currently in AS, and I'm doing Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, so I've got two options then and there. Maths isn't essential, but helpful. Try looking at prospectuses for universities; I did. :]

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

USA and UK high school - differences

USA and UK high school - differences?
hey guys. i was just curious as to the differences in American High schools and British ones. Obviously we finish in year 11 (10th grade i think). and have to wear uniform, but anything else? I'm 17 and in 6th form doing my A levels. Also, does anyone know of any exhange programs with American and British high schools? thanks :) x
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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You have A- Levels and GSCE's as I am told. In America there is no set national test to graduate from high school. Also there are no real qualifications for university study only subjects that universities would like to see on your transcript. We have the SAT's and the ACT's. Most colleges require one or the other but some do not require either. I think Youth for understanding has a program and there are others. Here's the YFU website http://www.youthforunderstanding.org/

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

When you are in year 11 of school in the UK.

When you are in year 11 of school in the UK....?
how many years do you have left? Is it common for someone who is 14 to be in yr 11?
Primary & Secondary Education - 5 Answers
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Year 11 = last year of high school (secondary school) Unless there's a sixth form, (year 12) 14 year olds = Years 9/10
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In year11 you are aged 15/16. Year11 is your last compulsory year of education in the UK.
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Year 11 is the last year of compulsory education in the UK, students in this year group are generally 15 & 16 although in certain circumstances children may be held back or put forward a year or two. So it is uncommon to find a 14 year old in year 11 .
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You are in the last year of high school, and will have less than a year left (year 11 is much shorter than other school years). However, the government has introduced a new scheme to keep kids in education so if you're of a certain age (NOT ME THOUGH, HAHAHA) you will have another three years. It is not common to have someone younger than 15 in year 11. It's more common to have people who should be in the year above in a year below that. I didn't even know they let kids go up years. Do you get to do that?? If you're immigrating to the UK, you will probably be placed in the year below than what you should be. A lot of my polish friends should be in college right now if they were in Poland, but they're stuck being in year 11 with me this year instead. :)
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Its the last year you have to do. It is impossible to be 14, you have to be 15 or 16. In the UK you dont generally advance or get but back a year.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Should Prince Michael open a "finishing school" in the UK

Should Prince Michael open a "finishing school" in the UK?
Supposedly, it was the Queen Mother who put Diana "through the paces"...now that she is dead, wouldn't Prince Michael be a great person to help "finish" upper class young ladies, and also commoners like Kate Middleton who might aspire to marriage with a UK royal?
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Sounds a bit drastic - finishing school? Do you mean in the sense of 'thumb on the blade, blade in the horizontal plane, thrust up under the ribs?' Maybe not - in my experience finishing school types did the same thing, but psychologically. So perhaps that's exactly what the Rentakents should do!
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If Prince Michael of Kent is not too busy acting as a go-between for Russian trade interests, he could profit from opening a finishing school for nouveau riche "princess want-to-be's" that features an abbreviated course in finishing. After all, the Duke of Kent's expertise is preferable to that of Lady Diana Spencer's butler, Paul Burrell, who appeared on the "Australian Princess" and "American Princess" reality television shows. That said, apparently the Queen Mum's role in tutoring the Princess of Wales to be was over stated at the time of the Royal Wedding. If Prince William is truly interested in marrying Kate Middleton, no doubt she is being groomed behind the scenes.
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No....just because Diana now dead....this not good reason why glorious Queen Mother must stop give help....regard finish off person. * Of course....if Prince Michael wish open own "finishing school"....cannot stop. This called competition. Perhaps He do good job....perhaps not.
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If Kate Middleton wants to marry Prince William, then I expect she will get a lot of advice about her behaviour, duties etc before she marries him. Personally,if she asked me, I would advise against it, I can imagine nothing more boring myself than marrying into the royal family. But it's her choice.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Primary School Teacher in UK

Primary School Teacher in UK?
I'm currently in my last year of secondary school and i would like to become a teacher. I was just wondering what courses i should take in college and university to get the correct qualifications. Thank you (:
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you can take anything, you should take english.Being a primary teacher will be easy all you need is just to get a teaching certificate. I know loads of people who didnt even go to uni and are primary teachers but its best to go to uni.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Boarding School in the UK

Boarding School in the UK?
Short and sweet. I want/need to get away from my parents divorce. I've saved a ton of money to go to a boarding school. I want it in the UK because my bff has a ton of family there. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good ones (High School of course). If you help me I will forever be greatful (I know it's not much but you'll really be saving me) Please I don't want advice like "you can't run away from your problems" I just want to leave and I have for a while. This divorce is just more the reason. Thanks a ton! xoxo Baby Jay
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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We don't have US style high schools in the UK. How much money have you saved? A good boarding school will cost you $30,000 a year, minimum.

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Are the engineering universities in the UK alot harder to get into than in the United States

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Are the engineering universities in the UK alot harder to get into than in the United States

Are the engineering universities in the UK alot harder to get into than in the United States?
People are saying that to transfer to a UK university to study engineering you have to have extremely good grades. In the United States you can have somewhat decent grades , like several C's and still be able to transfer to a pretty good university that offers an engineering degree. Are there any schools in the UK where this is possible ? So in the UK are the university acceptance procedures totally different? ( to transfer from a school in the U.S. to a university in the U.K. that offers engineering.)
Engineering - 2 Answers
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The whole organization of the school system (say from age 11 upwards) is different in the UK and US. You will probably find that UK first degrees (BSc or BEng) start at a higher level than US first degrees. They are often more narrowly focussed as well. The UK doesn't have the same system of "majors and minors" in first degrees that the US has. In the UK it is quite normal to go straight from a first degree to a PhD, without any "masters" or "grad school" stage in between. You might well find that "average" US grades that would be get you onto a US degree course are not enough for an "average" UK degree, simply because you would be starting from a point 6 or 12 months behind where the "average" UK student would have reached before starting a university course.. I'm talking about so called "Russell Group" of about the 20 or 30 top UK universities here. For Engineering, that would include Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, York, Warwick, Swansea, Southampton, etc). The previous UK government (which was kicked out 6 months ago) had a policy of "wider access to degree level courses", and part of that policy was to rename many second and third tier colleges as "universities" so they could award "degrees" as opposed to other qualifications, but without actually changing what they taught. So beware of relatively new UK "universities" with apparently low entry requirements - you might finish up on a third-rate course with a worthless piece of paper at the end of it.
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I would expect that there are far fewer engineering colleges in the UK than in the US. That alone would make them seem tougher to get into.

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

What's the best drama school to go to in the UK

What's the best drama school to go to in the UK?
Is the national youth theatre a drama school?
Theater & Acting - 2 Answers
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The most prestigious one is RADA, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. If you get a qualification at RADA, you can usually work anywhere!
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Everyone thinks that RADA is the best drama school. I suggest it is one of the best. Going to RADA guarantees you no more work than anywhere else. Each school has its own methods of teaching and not every way suits every student. I have linked you to the National Council for Drama Training which has a list of accredited drama schools. You might find that there is a really good drama school not far from where you live. Look under the section marked 'Students'. The National Youth Theatre is not a drama school. It does, however run a number of short courses.

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Friday, August 24, 2012

After school detention in the UK

After school detention in the UK?
Hi everyone.... I attend school in the UK, i am in year 10 (15 yrs old). last week i was given an after school detention for 2 hours (3.30 til 5.30) for skipping class. The head of year Mr poole gave me the detention which took place in room 7, english classroom. i was the only person in detention, and had to write lines as my punishment, which is really, really boring!!! The teacher told me if i didnt complete at least 5 sides of A4, then i would have another detention the next day! we have to wear school uniform for detentions. so i got to the classroom, sat at the desk, got my pen out and started to write my lines. i managed to get through 6 sides of lines come 5.30. i handed my papers to the teacher, and made my way home. what are your detentions like? Any ideas on a good pen to use in detention when writing lines?? (my hand started to hurt after a while).... x-amy-x
Primary & Secondary Education - 4 Answers
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im 15 in america nd my detentions are like 5 to 10 minutes nd i just sit there talking to friends and goofing off and get another detention or a i just sit in the attendence guys office for a period and sleep when i show up late 4 class or cut ur detntion suks alot more have fun writing
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actually its kinda da same
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I think you need to make sure that all the following processes were followed. Firstly, did the School tell your parents that you were to be held back for two hours, and did they give them 24 hours notice? (a legal requirement). Secondly, is your Head of Year aware that the writing of lines is, at the very least frowned on, and at worst is possibly illegal? I wonder if it is your school's policy to insist on the writing of lines. Can they justify such a time-wasting activity? Why were you not required to complete the work you should have done in the lesson you skipped? One thing is certain, and that is that you could NOT be given a further detention for not completing a set number of lines during the detention. If that had happened your parents would be within their rights to refuse to allow you to sit that detention. Perhaps you should have gone to the lesson after all.....!
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This question has been asked a number of times.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

whats the average annual salary of aprimary school teacher in the uk

whats the average annual salary of aprimary school teacher in the uk?

Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Here's a link showing the median annual salary of a Primary School Teacher in different cities in the UK: http://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=Primary_School_Teacher/Salary/by_City&src=yahooA And this link shows the median salary of a Primary School Teacher in the UK by years of experience: http://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=Primary_School_Teacher/Salary/by_Years_Experience&src=yahooA Of course, Teacher salaries vary depending on many factors. To find more accurate salary data for your specifc Primary School Teacher position, you can take a free salary survey at PayScale.com. http://www.payscale.com/?src=yahooA Hope that helps, Assistant to Dr. Salary

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Can I use my ACER ASPIRE ONE computer in the UK

Can I use my ACER ASPIRE ONE computer in the UK?
I will be going to school in the UK for a semester abroad, and I need to know if my acer is compatible there, and can't find anything saying whether or not I can. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Laptops & Notebooks - 5 Answers
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Of course dont worry. i had laptop for slovenia and i am working with it now in turkiye and int.
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You need a new power adapter. And you won't be able to play DVD videos. You might have a bit of trouble with the Wi-Fi as well but I think that they are mostly compatible. Other than that, the computer doesn't care where it is located.
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Yeah it should, im in scotland now on my acer aspire and its fine :) All you need to do is just make sure you have a UK plug :)
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of couse you are.just need a uk adapter.
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you need power adapter and you have to change the setting for the location you are going to be.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Graduate School in the UK

Graduate School in the UK?
I am currently in college in the U.S, interested in moving to England for graduate school. I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I was born in the UK, so I am both a U.S. and British Citizen. What schools would you recommend for graduate study in psychology? I am familiar with cambridge and oxford, but those might be out of my range. I would love to go to school in london, but I am open to any other cities-Brighton, Cardiff (in wales), etc... And since I am a british citizen would it make this process easier for me? Any websites or books would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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First of all it's a UNIVERSITY not a school. School's are for little children. Second of all if you want to screw up your education by all means go to an English Uni. Scotland has a better Education system

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