Universities and the IB
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Graduates of the high school study programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) are generally well regarded and are usually accepted to the better universities of most countries. Yale University, for example, even awards course credit and/or placement to IBO students. Countries with more rigid school regulations such as Spain, Greece, Portugal and the German part of Switzerland still require IBO students to take the university entrance exams.
Publication Name: SwissWORLD
Subject: Business, international
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Year: 1997
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Berlitz: pioneers in language learning
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The world's oldest and biggest language school, Berlitz International Inc will mark its 120th anniversary in 1998. The school was established in Rhode Island in 1878 by German immigrant Delphinis Berlitz. Since then, Berlitz has established more than 330 training centers in over 30 countries. In Switzerland, Berlitz has branches in locations such as Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne and Zurich with more being planned in the future.
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Subject: Business, international
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Year: 1997
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A man ad his dogs
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Swiss Hans Schlegel is considered to be the world's best dog trainer, It is believed that he developed the best method for training dogs for search and rescue missions, finding narcotics and explosives, anti-terrorism, security, sports and plain obedience, Schlegel's expertise in his profession is proven by his involvement in the breeding and training of police security and police dogs of nine Western states in the US.
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Subject: Business, international
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Year: 1999
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