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6thF High School Sixth Form	In the education systems of England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Malta, and of Commonwealth West Indian countries such as Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Belize, sixth form (sometimes referred to as Key Stage 5) represents the final two years of secondary education, where students (typically between sixteen and eig
A Levels High School A levels	The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level generally termed the GCE Advanced Level or more commonly the A-level, is an academic qualification offered by educational institutions in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man to students completing secondary or pre-university education. A-leve
A2 A2 Level	In the UK, at sixth from (age 16 to 18, after GCSE) you do your A levels. The first year of these is called the AS levels, which count for half the A level. Then the second year is called A2 which counts for the other half. Typically you will do 4 AS levels, then drop one and do 3 A2s. After A levels, you can go to university, which i
AH&LA American Hotel & Lodging Association	Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides member
AICE Advanced International Certificate of Education	The Cambridge AICE Diploma is a group certificate for Cambridge International AS and A Level learners who pass examinations in subjects drawn from across the curriculum. It offers learners the opportunity to tailor their studies to their individual interests, abilities and future plans within an international curriculum framework.
AS Associate Degree	An associate's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, bachelor's degree-granting colleges, and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years. In the United States, and some areas of Canada, an associate's degree is often equivalent to
BA Bachelor of Arts	A Bachelor of Arts (B.A., BA, A.B., or AB), from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both. Bachelor of Arts degree programs generally take three to four years depending on the country, academic institution
BA-IR Bachelor of Arts International Relations	The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR) Programme is challenging, stimulating and practical. The three year course of study has the following objectives: to impart knowledge of basic concepts, theories and methods in International Relations; to develop in each student at least one area of special individual competence
BA-MC Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication	The Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication (BA MC) offers a broad-based education on all aspects of media and communications in today's world. The BA MC covers all key aspects of media and communications: new media, multimedia, communication theory, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, image management, issues and crisis man
BBA Bachelor in Business Administration	The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA or B.B.A.) is a bachelor's degree in commerce and business administration. In most universities, the degree is conferred upon a student after four years of full-time study in one or more areas of business concentrations. The BBA program usually includes general business courses and a
Bologna Declaration Bologna Declaration	The Bologna declaration (in full, Joint declaration of the European Ministers of Education convened in Bologna on 19 June 1999) is the main guiding document of the Bologna process. It was adopted by ministers of education of 29 European countries at their meeting in Bologna in 1999. It proposed a European Higher Education Area
BS Bachelor of Science	A Bachelor of Science (Bc., B.S., BS, B Sc, B.Sc. or BSc; less commonly, S.B., SB, or Sc.B. from the Latin Scientiæ Baccalaureus) is a graduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last four to five years. Whether a subject is considered a science
CFA Chartered Financial Analyst	The 'Chartered Financial Analyst' (CFA) Program is a professional credential offered by the CFA Institute (formerly the Association for Investment Management and Research, or AIMR) to investment and financial professionals.A candidate who successfully completes the program and meets other professional requirements is awarded a "CFA ch
CFC Commercial Certificate of Proficiency	This 3-year full-time training, comprises 2 years’ study and 1 year of practical on-the-job training. With this, it is possible to obtain a "Federal Commercial Certificate of Proficiency" which opens the doors to administrative jobs such as: clerk, secretary, secretary-bookkeeper. Many continuous training courses and specialisations are also acce
CMI Chartered Management Institute	The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a professional institution for managers, based in the United Kingdom.In addition to supporting its members, the organisation encourages management development, carries out research, produces a wide variety of publications on management interests, and publishes the official members' magazine,
DBA Doctor of Business Administration	The degree of Doctor of Business Administration (abbreviated DBA or D.B.A. and equivalent to PhD in Business Administration), is a research doctorate in business administration. The D.B.A. requires coursework and research beyond the masters degree that normally results in a dissertation and possible journal publication that con
DELF Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française	The Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) (English: Diploma in French Studies) is a certification of French-language abilities for non-native speakers of French administered by the International Centre for French Studies (Centre international d'études pédagogiques, or CIEP) for France's Ministry of Education. It is c
DIR Doctor of International Relations	The Doctor of International Relations (DIR) Programme is the highest degree offered in diplomacy. This terminal professional degree is as rigorous as it is rewarding. Excellent students with at least a Master’s degree in International Relations or a closely related field and five years’ work experience in an appropriate field are
EBBA Executive Bachelor of Business Administration	The Executive Bachelor of Business Administration (EBBA) is an intensive program designed for working professionals in middle or senior management positions and with 5 or more years of work experience. The underlying objective of the program is to equip professionals with theoretical and conceptual knowledge to strengthen their extens
EMBA Executive Master of Business Administration	The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is an intensive program designed for working professionals in middle or senior management positions and with 5 or more years of work experience. The participants must have a minimum of five years work experience and hold middle or higher management positions in their respective fi
EMBA Sustainable Business EMBA Sustainable Business	The Executive MBA in Sustainable Business offers the traditional Executive MBA path and an additional one-year Diploma in Sustainable Business. The Executive Master in Business Administration program (EMBA) is the link between your current professional experience and your future. The EMBA program provides you with a solid business foundation, allow
EMIR Executive Master of International Relations	The Executive Master of International Relations (EMIR) is designed for busy professionals from both the public and private sector who seek to earn a graduate degree in International Relations while working full-time. The programme is challenging but stimulating and practical. Taking classes only on Saturdays, an EMIR student can compl
FB French Baccalaureate	The baccalauréat (French pronunciation: [bakaloʁeˈa]), often known in France colloquially as le bac, is an academic qualification which French and international students take at the end of the lycée (secondary education). It was introduced by Napoleon I in 1808. It is the main diploma required to pursue university studies. Ther
FCE Cambridge First Certificate in English	Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE), is an upper-intermediate level qualification. It proves you can use everyday written and spoken English for work or study purposes.
Flex MBA Flexible Master of Business Administration	The Flex MBA program is developed in the form of seminars for middle and higher management that will permit them to refresh the basis of some core concepts and update their knowledge and understanding. The high level of flexibility permits the participants to complete their studies within 9 months should they decide to participate in all sem
GCSE General Certificate of Secondary Education	The first qualification in the British education system, usually completed by students aged 16. GCSEs are widely recognised for employment and progress to a range of higher level courses: A/AS Levels, GNVQ and BTEC. Most GCSE subjects (certainly English Language and Mathematics) can be taken in combination with other courses. T
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test	Accepted by more than 5,900 business and management programs worldwide, for nearly 60 years, the GMAT exam has been the test of choice by the world’s business leaders to get into the world’s leading business schools for one reason – it works. Quite simply, no other exam lets you showcase the skills that matter most in the business school clas
HS High School	A high school (also secondary school, senior school, secondary college) is a school that provides children with part or all of their secondary education. It may come after primary school or middle school and be followed by higher education or vocational training. The term "high school" originated in Scotlan
IB International Baccalaureate	The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student. Our four programmes for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Founded in 1968, we cu
ICE Cambridge ICE	Cambridge ICE is the group award of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and requires the study of subjects drawn from the five different IGCSE subject groups. It gives schools the opportunity to benefit from offering a broad and balanced curriculum by recognising the achievements of students who pass examinat

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ICT Cambridge ICT	Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience of learners in most parts of the world. Taught as either a discrete subject or embedded within the curriculum, ICT is regarded as a new ‘literacy’, alongside reading, writing and numeracy.Cambridge ICT Starters is designed to introduce learne
IELTS International English Language Testing System	IELTS is the International English Language Testing System.IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It tests the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is a secure, valid and reliable test of real-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration an
IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education	Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.
JS Junior School	A junior school is a type of school which provides primary education to children, often in the age range from 8 and 12, following Infant school which covers the age range 5-7. More commonly both age ranges are accommodated within a Primary school.
MA Master of Arts	A Master of Arts (M.A., MA, A.M., or AM) from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. (both Master of Science) degrees. Those admitted to the degree typically study English, history, geography, communic
MA-International Hospitality Management Masters International Hospitality Management	The Master’s programme seeks to develop students’ critical analytic skills and foster their creativity so that they are able to respond effectively to key challenges facing the industry in the 21st century. The key themes of the programme include: human resources and the management of cultural diversity, strategic management and internationaliz
MA-MC Master of Arts in Media and Communication	The Master of Arts in Media and Communication (MA-MC) programme trains young professionals to be future communication managers with courses in theory and practice: communication and media theory, intercultural communications, press and journalism, planning and evaluating communications, multimedia, executive communications and interna
MBA Master of Business Administration	The Master of Business Administration (MBA or M.B.A.), a master's degree in business administration, attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA degree originated in the United States in the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought scientific approaches to management. The core
MBA Management Seminars MBA Management Seminars	MBA Management Seminars integrate the latest management thinking and provide tools and techniques to enhance individual and team performance in all business areas. Companies are provided with the opportunity to take any seminar as a customized training designed to address specific needs and interests. Management training includes courses and
MBA Sustainable Business MBA Sustainable Business	The traditional MBA degree (Masters in Business Administration) requires coursework and other study of business from a primarily financial standpoint, with some attention to management of people, to conventional economic theory, and to business ethics. A sustainable MBA program includes these subjects, and also study of managing for environm
MIB Master of International Business	The Master of International Business (MIntBus, MBus, IntBus or MIB) is a postgraduate degree designed to develop the capabilities and resources of managers in the global economy. It is ideal for those seeking to establish or accelerate a career in international business. Emphasizing the practical application of sp
MIR Master of International Relations	The Master of International Relations (MIR) is a prestigious, well-rounded and challenging programme geared toward preparing ambitious students to take their place in the competitive international relations marketplace, or to prepare students for further study in the field.Graduates of the programme have gone on to work in important U
MIT Master in International Trade	The Master in International Trade (MIT) is a high standard program in international economic and commercial relations. The MIT is designed for young professionals and diplomats interested in pursuing a career in international trade organizations and diplomatic services, chambers of commerce and TNCs. The MIT program provides a compreh
MS Middle School	A middle school or junior high school is a school which children attend between primary school and secondary school in places which use three or four levels of schooling, typically between the ages of about 10–14 although this varies. More commonly, two levels of schooling are used, with children moving directly from primary to secondary school a
MSc Master of Science	A Master of Science (Latin: Magister Scientiae; abbreviated M.Sc., MSc, M.Sci., M.Si., Sc.M., M.S., MSHS, MS, Mag., Mg., Mgr, S.M., or SM) is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically gra
MScIF Master of Science International Finance	The Master of Science in International Finance (MScIF) equips you with the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the financial sector in the dynamic and global business environment of today and tomorrow.
PSAT Priliminary SAT	The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. This test is offered by the College Board. Approximately 3.5 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT each year. In 2008, 1.59 million
SAT SAT	The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and a
SDHOM Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations Management	The Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations Management develops hospitality and management skills. Hospitality skills are taught in a traditional yet dynamic Swiss manner providing students with expertise in food and beverage service, front office operations, housekeeping and rooms division.Year 1 provides a broad range of Food & Beverage subj
SE Secondary Education	Secondary education takes place in secondary schools and is the stage of education following primary education. In some countries, only primary or basic education is compulsory, but secondary education is included in compulsory education in most countries. If students go on to another stage of education, this is post-secondary or tert
SHDIHM Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel Management	Successful graduates of the Diploma programme can continue on to the Higher Diploma which focuses on executive management. Building on the knowledge and experience from the first two years, subjects cover a range of management topics including:* Resort Management* Managerial Accounting* Principles of Macroeconomics & Management* HRM* Com
Swiss Maturité Swiss Maturité	Matura or a similar term (Matur, Maturita, Maturità, Maturität, Mатура) is the common name for the high-school exit exam or "maturity exam" in various countries including Switzerland. It is taken by young adults (usually aged from 18 to 20) at the end of their secondary education, and generall
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language	The TOEFL® test is the most widely respected English-language test in the world, recognized by more than 9,000 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States. Wherever you want to study, the TOEFL test can help you get there.
TOEIC Test of English for International Communication	For more than 30 years, the TOEIC® test has set the standard for assessing English language skills used in the workplace. Today TOEIC® test scores are used by 10,000 companies, government agencies and English language learning programs in 120 countries, and more than 5 million TOEIC tests were administered last year.