Developed by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the Pre-U has been likened to a more "traditional A-level".
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The head of Harrow School has warned that unless the A-level is "strengthened" the school could switch to the Pre-U exam.
Students aiming for the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma study at least three principal subjects from a choice of 26, complete an independent research report and a "global perspectives" portfolio.
The stock market rose above pre-U.S. downgrade lows during intraday trade on Monday, but immediate fundamentals remain weak and policy makers in Washington seem hog-tied to do much about.
In an increasingly crowded marketplace in courses for 16 year olds, the Pre-U will be seen as serving the more academically-ambitious schools, aiming to send pupils to leading universities.
Apart from competition from the well-established A-level, the new qualification could also be rivalled by another proposed exam, called the Pre-U, aimed at stretching pupils planning to enter higher education.
Recently accredited and available for teaching from September 2008, the Pre-U has been developed by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) as a university entry qualification likened to a more "traditional A-level".
Recently his firm began converting scrap silver, whether it is jewelry, flatware or old coins such as pre-1964 U.S. quarters into pure silver.
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Anyone who has flown in or out of those terminals knows that they are hardly models of efficiency, and one reason is the pre-modern U.S. traffic control system.
It was a typical backroom shadowy deal probably pre-blessed by U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker, meaning it was already fully agreed by all parties before it was announced.
"Our customers have been anxious to pre-order the Wii U since details were announced at E3, " said GameStop president Tony Bartel.
Clinton plans a pre-Christmas visit to U.S. troops, and one senator just back from his own trip to the region says he has concluded a continued U.S. troop presence of at least two more years will be required.
Besides the two Carnival vessels that have come to transfer supplies -- and, in one case, take on a passenger with a pre-existing medical condition, said Gulliksen -- the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Vigorous is on-site to aid the stranded ship.
Both sides filed detailed motions with the court and even argued their case in a pre-trial hearing that featured former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement in December.
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In this context, it is easy to understand why the Brazilian president was the first to unilaterally recognize the creation of a Palestinian state (with pre-1967 borders) while the U.S was making serious efforts to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together.
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Beginning today, GameStop pre-order customers can get the Wii U for less with exclusive trade bonuses.
McCANN: We are certainly, I'm sure, trying to discern that that was an actual voice transmission, and not a pre-recorded transmission designed to deceive the U.S. concerning his whereabouts.
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Wood said the U.S. is pre-positioning other supplies such as tents and blankets and bringing in additional replacement supplies from Germany.
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The news about Oakland traveled around the world early this week, and now some within the movement think it provides them with a reason to escalate the protest into attempting a general strike next week, something that has not been tried in the U.S. since pre-World War II.
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The agency is likely to downgrade ratings on pre-refunded bonds (tax-exempts backed by U.S. governments and agencies).
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When oil prices are rising steadily, investors are betting on growth, like the U.S. returning to pre-crisis oil consumption levels.
The presence of U.S. troops on the Golan would increase the likelihood of U.S. opposition to pre-emptive military action by Israel, no matter how urgent or well-advised.
Already, Underarmour brought Tottenham over to the U.S. for a pre-season tour with stops in Los Angeles, New York, and a marquee game in Baltimore against Liverpool.
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From today, LOVEFiLM members who own the latest addition to the Nintendo family can access the LOVEFiLM Instant application, which comes pre-installed on the device, from the Wii U dashboard.
U.S. officials have condemned pre-election violence and planned to send observers, State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said.
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