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Do students need printers for their homework?
Posted on27. Jan, 2012 by Brian R..
Many students have found themselves with a printer that they can’t find the right toner and ink cartridges for. Despite many trips to their local computer or stationery store, or trawls round numerous large supermarkets, they still can’t find the correct toner or ink cartridge. Eventually, in frustration, some people have found that they’ve had [...]
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Studying in the US
Posted on03. Jan, 2012 by Brian R..
A lot of young people hope to achieve an international recognized education while studying in the United States of America. An education which will be sustainable and international straightened. In step with actual practice, interdisciplinary working, optimal assistance and latest university equipment are the main facts supporting studying in the US. Studying in the US [...]
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PISA-testing Students in the US
Posted on20. Dec, 2011 by Brian R..
PISA is not only an Italian city in Tuscany, but also the abbreviation for Program for International Students Assessment. That means, the ability of 15-year old students in subjects like math is tested, but also general abilities like reading and understanding texts. PISA is an international study commissioned and coordinated by the OECD (Organization for [...]
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Universities and Colleges in England
Posted on17. Dec, 2011 by Brian R..
There are several internationally renowned colleges and most of all universities in England. Both types of institutions offer advanced education and several different forms of graduation. A college usually offers only a small collection of disciplines in which students can reach a degree. Students in the United Kingdom are also called undergraduates in order to [...]
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Top-level High Schools in the UK
Posted on08. Dec, 2011 by Brian R..
There are several high schools in the United Kingdom which offer a high-class education. But how can a good education standard be measured properly? One possibility could be to ask teachers, parents and pupils about their opinion. Does the school provide a nice learning atmosphere? Are pupils promoted individually? Can pupils choose interesting free-time activities [...]
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The education system in the US
Posted on02. Dec, 2011 by Brian R..
In the United States every state has its own legislation regarding education. That means that there is no national curriculum. Nevertheless, there are subjects which are taught nation-wide. These subjects are mathematics, language arts, penmanship, science, social studies and physical education. Elementary Schools Every child in the US has to attend school between the ages [...]
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High Schools in North America
Posted on21. Nov, 2011 by Brian R..
The high school in the USA is part of North America’s single tiered primary and secondary education system. A student enters Kindergarten at approximately 5 years of age, continues on to elementary school (grades 1 – 6), junior high school (grades 7 – 8 ) and finally starts high school at around age 14 (grades [...]
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The education system in the UK
Posted on13. Nov, 2011 by Brian R..
In the United Kingdom all children between 5 and 16 years must attend any kind of school. The education system is ruled by a special department, the Department for Education. The budget for education reaches about 65 billion £. Attending a state school is free for all children. In spite of this, parents can send [...]