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Information on the educational system of Austria and guidelines on the placement of Austrian students in U.S. high schools and colleges are presented. After a brief introduction on the country and the basic structure and principles of the educational system, attention is directed to primary and secondary education. Vocational educational offerings in Austria are also covered, and information is provided on admission criteria for each type of vocational program, the length of the program, and the final certificate. The following programs are also described: social work education, fine arts education, teacher education, paramedical education, and international education. University-level higher education and major degree programs are covered, including regular and special study programs. Profiles of universities are also included. Guidelines are provided to help admissions officers determine the admissibility and appropriate level of placement of Austrian students in U.S. institutions. Appended are a glossary, a list of educational institutions, and copies of certificates of completions and grade reports for various schools. (SW)
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
The effective use of school resources is a policy priority across OECD countries. The OECD Reviews of School Resources explore how resources can be governed, distributed, utilised and managed to improve the quality, equity and efficiency of school education.
Franz Vranitzky, the banker turned politician, was chancellor during the ten years (1986-96) when the world dramatically changed in the aftermath of the cold war. Among postwar chancellors, only Bruno Kreisky held office longer. The Austrian Social Democratic Party has been in power since 1970. Such longevity is unique in postwar European politics. The dominance of Social Democracy in particular is noteworthy when compared to the general decline of traditional leftist politics in Europe. The chapters in this volume try to assess Vranitzky's central role in recent Austrian and European history. Richard Luther presents the general European political context in which Vranitzky operated. Eva Now...
A union list of serials commencing publication after Dec. 31, 1949.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.