Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
atheneum
English translation:
pre-university school
Added to glossary by
W Schouten
Apr 5, 2013 12:20
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Dutch term
atheneum
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Education / Pedagogy
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xxx heeft deelgenomen an het eindexamen atheneum
as far as I am aware this is the "lower intermediate exam" but what would that be in the UK?
Thanks in advance
as far as I am aware this is the "lower intermediate exam" but what would that be in the UK?
Thanks in advance
Proposed translations
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| 5 | pre-university school |
W Schouten
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| 5 +1 | atheneum / grammar school (UK) / high school (USA) |
Alexander Schleber (X)
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| 5 +1 | A-levels |
Wiard Sterk
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Change log
Apr 10, 2013 06:19: W Schouten Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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pre-university school
equivalent to A levels in the UK
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Comment: "Thanks. In the light of writeaways's reference, I'd go for this option. Thanks also to the other two contributors. "
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atheneum / grammar school (UK) / high school (USA)
In the Belgian variant of NL this is also translated as "secondary school".
Source: Van Dale
I would opt for grammar school if the text is to be translated to UK English.
Source: Van Dale
I would opt for grammar school if the text is to be translated to UK English.
Peer comment(s):
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Tina Vonhof (X)
: Yes, high school in the Us + Canada. All high schools offer a wide selection of subjects and the type of education you get depends on which ones you take. The highest levels of certain subjects are prerequisites for university.
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Thanks Tina.
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Wiard Sterk
: There are not many Grammar schools left in the UK and A-levels can be obtained from many other schools.
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A-levels
A-levels are the required educational achievements for entry into university in the UK. You can get them at e Grammar School, an Academy School, a Comprehensive, a Public School or a Faith Based School, and soon at Michael Gove's 'Free Schools'.
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Note added at 2 days8 hrs (2013-04-07 21:09:36 GMT)
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Has sat/has passed the equivalent of A-levels in the Netherlands. The number of subjects passed, their nature and the grade obtained are often mentioned.
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Note added at 2 days8 hrs (2013-04-07 21:09:36 GMT)
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Has sat/has passed the equivalent of A-levels in the Netherlands. The number of subjects passed, their nature and the grade obtained are often mentioned.
Reference comments
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Reference:
Nuffic
atheneum
'atheneum'
There is no equivalent in English. Explain that this is a form of pre-university education similar to 'gymnasium', but without Latin or Greek.
http://nufficglossary.nuffic.nl/
'atheneum'
There is no equivalent in English. Explain that this is a form of pre-university education similar to 'gymnasium', but without Latin or Greek.
http://nufficglossary.nuffic.nl/
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| agree |
Tina Vonhof (X)
: Good option.
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