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Our University is situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! The second-largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is rightfully called the cultural capital of Russia. A metropolitan city of five million people, it every year attracts nearly seven million tourists, of which about one half are foreign guests coming from all over the world. St. Petersburg was founded by the first Emperor of Russia, Tsar Peter the Great, as a multicultural city, always welcoming guests and specialists from other countries. Polytechnic University retains and strengthens this tradition, which has become one of our University's essential features. More than 6000 international students study at our University, and this number keeps growing every year. Polytechnic University has a very prominent place in the global academic community. The University is a partner with many academic institutions and industrial companies. More than 400 partner universities from 68 countries, over 100 world's leading companies have direct contracts with Polytechnic University. Annually, the University hosts numerous high-level international symposiums and conferences and publishes tons of scientific magazines and scholarly books. The University campus consists of more than 100 educational and research buildings, a House of Scientists in Lesnoye, the International Student Campus, 23 dormitories, and a sports complex. The historic part of the campus is situated in a beautiful park that has always been a place of inspiration and love for many generations of students and faculty. We are happy to invite those who are interested in good education to come to our University and benefit not only from its highly professional faculty, up-to-date university equipment, and other facilities, but also have the great chance to live in our unique city with its famed museums, like the world-famous Hermitage, the Russian Museum with a great collection of Russian art like which one cannot see anywhere else, the Kunskamera, a museum founded by Peter the Great himself, and many others. Millions of tourists and guests come every year to St. Petersburg for a good reason, and you might have a chance to live and study here and keep the memory of its beauty for many years ahead. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University strives to take full responsibility for implementing the national policy for higher education. In other aspects, this policy is targeted at creating a new economy, an economy of knowledge, leadership, and innovation. It follows that the critical role here is to be played by expert engineers competent with state-of-the-art technologies, capable of solving complex industry-related tasks, and willing to propel Russia's economic development to the next level. An innovative knowledge-based economy's technological needs require the next generation of engineers and other technical personnel to exhibit a wide range of core competencies. Acknowledging this, Polytechnic University purports to train specialists proficient in global systems thinking, knowledgeable and skilled in specialized, inter-, multi-, and transnational areas, dedicated to continuing education and self-improvement. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University is a large Russian technical university, encompassing several long-standing, high-profile scientific schools and holding an impressive track record of undisputed achievements in research, education, and innovation. Drawing on critical global trends in research and development, technology and education, the ambitious "Russian Academic Excellence Project 5-100" issued the challenge to the Polytechnic University to join the world's top 100 universities by the year 2020 and thus win a position at the cutting edge of the global education. The strategic goal of SPbPU is the modernization and development of the University into a leading globally competitive research and education center for integrating interdisciplinary research and world-class technologies. Polytechnic University sees its overall mission in ensuring its continued competitive advantage in the domestic and foreign markets of educational services and providing reliable assistance to the state in reinforcing Russia's economic power and international presence. It aims to become a globally competitive research and education center, attain a ranking among the world's top universities, render advanced training to new generations of personnel, and play an instrumental role in the technological modernization of strategic industries Interscience and advanced pan-industry technology. One of our main objectives is to train world-class specialists to work on cutting-edge production lines combining research, project, and business activities. At the present moment, we provide the best quality educational services. The educational system of the University has been completely reorganized. Firstly, the new international curricula in Russian and English language have been developed and introduced in co-operation with the leading foreign universities. Secondly, we are currently testing and introducing practice-oriented applied bachelor's degree programs, including interdisciplinary project work of our students based on the CDIO concept and involving our technological and industrial partners in the process of education. An applied bachelor's degree and a university degree enable our graduates to obtain a full set of skills and expertise necessary to start working in their major fields immediately and without any additional on-site training. Thus, the system of training "brand-new" specialists is brought to life and helps them overcome the challenges of modern industry and adapt to the real economy's conditions. Our University offers our students excellent opportunities for self-fulfillment and practical activity. Due to the effective system of an international educational partnership with a range of foreign universities, our students have a chance to get a degree from the foreign partner university together with our own. Therefore, our mission is to create and enhance human capital to ensure Russia's sustainable development and economic prosperity. View full university

St. Petersburg and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University! Its RAEX ranking confirms our University's position as a world-class University: 11th among the top 100 Russia's universities and 36th place in EECA University Ranking. Our University has always been among the leaders of higher education in St. Petersburg. Our University is situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world! The second-largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is rightfully called the cultural capital of Russia. A metropolitan city of five million people, it every year attracts nearly seven million tourists, of which about one half are foreign guests coming from all over the world. St. Petersburg was founded by the first Emperor of Russia, Tsar Peter the Great, as a multicultural city, always welcoming guests and specialists from other countries. Polytechnic University retains and strengthens this tradition, which has become one of our University's essential features. More than 6000 international students study at our University, and this number keeps growing every year. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University sees its mission in realizing the national policy in the sphere of higher education in the best possible way. One of the directions of this policy is creating a new economy, i.e., the economy of knowledge, leadership, and innovation. The key elements of such an economy are highly qualified engineers competent with advanced technologies, capable of solving complex industrial tasks, and willing to propel Russia's economic development to the next level. The innovative knowledge economy's technological needs require engineers and technical personnel of the new generation, with core competencies in a broad scale of disciplines. Realizing this, Polytechnic University sets the mission to train specialists proficient in global and systems thinking, educated and skilled in specialized knowledge and inter-and multidisciplinary areas, and geared up for continuing education and self-improvement. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is a major Russian technical university with many long-standing high-profile scientific schools the University has an impressive track record of undisputed achievements in the research, education, and innovation spheres. Based on the key global trends in research and development, technology, and education, the University targets to join the world's top 100 universities by 2020, thus aligning with the world leaders of education. The ambitious Russian Academic Excellence Project 5-100 sets precisely this target for Polytechnic University. The strategic goal of SPbPU is the modernization and development of the University, turning it into a worldwide competitive research and education center integrating interdisciplinary research and world-class technologies and belonging to the leading group of world universities. Polytechnic University sees its overall mission both in ensuring its competitive advantages in the national and international markets of educational services and reliable partnership with the state to enhance Russia's economic capacities and international influence. To do this, it aims to become a globally competitive research and education center, join the world's top universities, make provisions for forward-looking training of new generations of specialists, and play an instrumental role in technological modernization, multidisciplinary researches, and advanced pan-industry technologies. View full university

Our mission is preparing students to be servant-leaders in the church and world. The Great Lakes Christian College Admissions department is here for you! In addition to overseeing the processing of prospective applicants, the Admissions Department communicates the message and mission of Great Lakes into the community. Recruitment is a vital part of the department, and the staff works together to attend college fairs in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan throughout the year, as well as to represent GLCC at large events such as the National Bible Bowl, the National Missionary Convention, and the Michigan School Counselors Association. The Admissions Department also participates in conferences, including Fusion, CIY Believe and Move, and the Michigan Statewide Teen Convention. Admissions are heavily involved with Great Lakes’ campus life. The Admissions Department is one of the on-campus job opportunities for students. Many students work part-time for the department, calling prospective students, hosting visits, and building relationships. Additionally, the Summer Outreach Team program, run by Admissions, selects a handful of students to visit youth camps and conferences throughout Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The entire department displays the grand mission of the school in a personal and approachable way. Students at Great Lakes Christian College live in an environment that encourages social, spiritual, and intellectual interaction between students, faculty, administration, and the local community. United by faith in God, by the learning experience, and by a vision of purpose, GLCC students traditionally enjoy a camaraderie that strengthens their confidence and reinforces their judgment as they grow. The GLCC campus is located in a beautiful residential area that surrounds the spacious forty-seven-acre site. Because Lansing is the state capital, there is easy access to the city through Amtrak, the Capital Region International Airport, bus terminals, and interstate highways. A large mall and other major shopping areas are within walking distance of the College and provide employment opportunities. Lansing is about an hour from Detroit and its primary airport and Grand Rapids, home of several major religious book publishers. Indeed, Great Lakes Christian College is strategically located for convenience to events and activities that help students stay involved and entertained. GLCC is truly a unique college environment. Because of the relatively small faculty to student ratio compared to most public and private colleges and universities, there is a higher likelihood that students know their professors personally. In the 21st century world of electronic personalities and virtual realities, GLCC fosters a spirit of direct personal interaction and communication that encourages the exchange of ideas and stimulates thinking. Students talk, they relate, they listen, they express they learn they evolve. Great Lakes Christian College students come in various ages, races, and life circumstances from many points on the globe. They are local, national, international, single, married, younger, older, part-time, and full-time. They come from secular and Christian high schools, homeschooling backgrounds, but all search for their path and want to involve God in their pursuit of life’s meaning. Residence halls at GLCC are tailored to the demands of student life. Dorm life comes with just the right combination of comfort, safety, and space to study and relax in an atmosphere conducive to devotions and Bible studies. As a Christian academic community, Great Lakes Christian College’s purpose is to educate men and women for preaching and other ministry roles and careers related to the church or institutions in the public sector. The faculty and staff at Great Lakes train students to be kingdom workers through mentoring, teaching, and serving along-side students. It is not unusual to find faculty and staff eating lunch with students, conversing in the student mall, participating in on-campus events, leading mission trips, and hosting international or commuter students in their homes. Their involvement in campus life encourages approachability while still maintaining a professional environment. This involvement provides a comfortable and familial community atmosphere. Getting plugged into the community at Great Lakes Christian College is crucial to intellectual, spiritual & personal growth. There are many opportunities to get involved and make the most of your experience at Great Lakes Christian College. With all campus devotionals, weekly chapel, and small group meetings, along with annual short-term mission groups, there is a variety of opportunities for students. There are also many outlets for students to have fun. The intramural sports programs, film fest competitions, open mic nights, and various student life council events give the student body plenty of outlets for the rigors of GLCC’s strict academic schedule. Student Development is a collection of several departments that are all here to help Great Lakes’ student body connect and reach out to the community. College can be a transformational time; Student Development is here to help with many options to encourage growth and identity. As a Christian academic community, GLCC’s task is to educate men and women for preaching and other ministry roles and careers related to the church or institutions in the public sector. In all instances, preparing students to be servant-leaders is central to the Colleges’ founding character, history, curriculum, and campus ethos. View full university

Two generations of students—many of them now citizens and community leaders—have studied at Great Basin College since it opened in 1967. Students of the new millennium, like those who studied at GBC before them, have access to contemporary knowledge in classes and the benefit of instructors who genuinely cherish the learning process. They will also benefit from an excellent library, the most current computing facilities, and well-equipped laboratories. They participate in a time-honored schedule of traditional classes and a rich array of short courses presented by active scholars from Nevada and the West. GBC students choose their mathematics, science, business, computing, humanities, social sciences, fine arts career and technical education, health science, and community education. Full-time faculty members, part-time instructors, and support personnel are mentors, friends, and advisers of the 4,700 students who study throughout GBC's academic year. Great Basin College enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. Educational, cultural, and related economic needs of the multicounty service area are met through university transfer programs, applied science and technology, business and industry partnerships, developmental education, community service, and student support services in conjunction with certificates and associate and select baccalaureate degrees. Academic freedom is an essential principle of higher education, facilitating the open exchange of ideas in the pursuit of knowledge. Academic freedom allows faculty, staff, students, and guests to research, discuss, and publish in an open academic setting, even when this "requires consideration of topics which may be politically, socially, or scientifically controversial" (NSHE Code Title 2 Section 2.1.2). Academic responsibility requires that such research, discussion, and publication be conducted civilly, following "appropriate standards of scholarship and instruction" (NSHE Code Title 2 Section 2.1.3). Great Basin College is committed to upholding the standards of academic freedom and responsibility, as described in the NSHE Code and the American Association of University Professors' "Statement of Principles of Academic Freedom and Tenure." The Northwest Commission regionally accredits the College on Colleges and Universities. GBC is a member college of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Please see our accreditation web page for more information. The College has received approval by the State Board of Education for the Elementary and Secondary Education License Program. Great Basin College follows the curriculum of the American Welding Society (AWS), and graduates of the Welding Technology Programs may receive AWS certification. The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing programs are both accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC). The Radiology Technology program is accreditated by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT). Great Basin College boasts a faculty whose backgrounds are as cosmopolitan and wide-reaching as GBC is small and personal. The many full-time and part-time instructors come to GBC from all walks of life, bringing their experiences and varied outlooks to enrich our instructional programs. Over the years, many of our instructors have received regional and national recognition for their efforts. Classified Staff supports Great Basin College in all facets of this institution and in the communities that GBC provides service. The Classified Staff funds the Tony Salvatierra Scholarship and various projects to benefit the College and the community. Membership consists of all State of Nevada classified GBC employees who are employed in a permanent part-time or full-time position. The officers of the Classified Council volunteer to serve for one year, representing all rights and interests of the Classified Staff of GBC. The Classified Council serves as an advisory group to the President of GBC. Great Basin College's service area has more than 120,000 residents, and approximately 3,500 of them enroll at GBC and its Centers and Satellite Siteseach semester. GBC students range in age from 16 to 90 and have a wide variety of interests. Some enroll in science courses and the liberal arts transfer programs while others take computer networks, business finance, real estate investments, or learn English as a second language. Our students gain valuable experience at GBC. Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 3,800 students are enrolled online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC! It is the policy, practice, and commitment to the accessibility of Great Basin College to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities. Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs, and activities of Great Basin College. All services are at no cost to students and potential students of Great Basin College. An education at Great Basin College is one of the most potentially rewarding investments you may make in your lifetime, and it can be more affordable than you imagine.GBC has many resources to assist you in funding your studies. The most desirable forms of financial aid for students are scholarships and federal grants, which do not need to be repaid. Another option is a federal student loan, which will need to be repaid with interest. Veterans may be entitled to additional benefits. View full university

Welcome to Great Southern Grammar, where wide-open spaces equal wide-open futures. Our campus is as expansive as our curriculum. Situated on 144 acres adjoining Oyster Harbour in Albany, we offer your child everything from science to SCUBA diving, maths to maritime studies, and history to horse riding. This richness of learning and breadth of experiences allows your child to uncover their strengths and passions. We give girls and boys from Kindergarten to Year Twelve, a world of opportunity in a supportive, country setting. At Great Southern Grammar, your child has room to flourish. GSG is an independent, Christian, coeducational, residential, and day school for students K-12 and is the School of choice for Great Southern families. GSG opened in 1999. Its mission was to provide the young people of the region and beyond with a world-class school incorporating a liberal education, the Christian faith, and maritime heritage. The School's motto of Wisdom and Knowledge embodies its goal of imparting the life skills young people require to participate in the community and achieve academically. It provides a balanced approach to academic, sporting, and cultural excellence and encourages festive community spirit. The mission of GSG is to provide the young people of the Great Southern region and beyond with a world-class school, incorporating a liberal education, the Christian faith, and maritime heritage. Excellent Southern Grammar is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education that imparts valuable life skills and prepares young people to participate and achieve in community and society. We are committed to: Providing students with a broad and balanced education by encouraging participation in as many learning areas as possible Assisting students to recognize and value their gifts and talents and developing these inappropriate ways Encouraging students, through their exposure to Christian teachings, to explore issues of faith, spirituality, and values Enabling students to develop and appreciate the vital place that integrity, respect, tolerance, and compassion have within a modern society. GSG OBJECTIVES To be a useful educational community that actively involves students, staff, parents, and friends and develops active links with the broader community within which the School operates. To provide a diversity of learning programs suited to the developmental stages and learning needs of students. In all educational programs, the Christian faith's central role is the fundamental human commitment that gives shape to all life. To facilitate the highest levels of educational achievement for each student, according to individual ability. To develop an educational environment in organizational structure, pastoral care, and teaching programs is authentically Christian. To equip students with an appreciation of their worth and the values of others. To instill in students the capacity and confidence to make decisions concerning all aspects of life, including their chosen vocation, and help students deal creatively with economic and social matters. To provide all employees of the School with an enjoyable and rewarding working environment. GSG VALUES are the core values of GSG are integrity, respect, tolerance, and compassion. GSG values include: Pastoral Care is abundant and teaches compassion, care, and concern for the individual. Learning which is joyful and lifelong by nature and stems from openness to change. Participation is active learning and not passive reception. Self-acceptance which stems from real knowledge and love of one's self. The faith which is inwardly reflective and demonstrated in service for others. Standards that apply in every field of endeavor and are set high to encourage the pursuit of excellence. Partnerships involve the family and the community as the contexts in which children grow. Self-discipline is learned from experience and cultivated through hard work. The responsibility is both individual and joint in scope and nature. Relationships which give purpose and meaning to life and which are based on integrity and mutual respect. Citizenship promotes commitment and understanding at a local, national, and international level. Resilience is built through purposeful effort, participation, and persistence. View full school

Great Lakes Christian High School (GLCHS) is a grade 9-12 secondary school located in Beamsville, Ontario, between Toronto and Niagara Falls. We are a ministry-inspected residential and day school with over 65 years of service. GLCHS is a welcoming community where lifetime friendships are formed. It is an ideal environment for you to grow and feel safe — dedicated teachers challenge you academically, caring dorm parents make you feel at home, and our small student body allows for plenty of opportunities to get involved. GLCHS delivers education in an intentionally Christian environment from a Biblical worldview. At GLCHS, we are committed to ensuring that spiritual formation is not just an add-on to our program. All instruction is delivered from an intentional and overt Christian worldview. Although we offer specific Bible study opportunities and community worship, the Bible is taught across all subjects and in all classes. Our staff and faculty are committed not just to living for Christ but also to model in their everyday encounters what it means to follow Him. Our small size means more opportunities to engage students one-on-one to provide both academic support and spiritual encouragement. At Great Lakes Christian High School (GLCHS), we care about your academic success. We want to give you the educational tools you will need to succeed in higher education and life. We offer small class sizes and low teacher-student ratios to give you the individualized attention you may need. The average class size at GLCHS is 20 students, and our teacher-student ratio is 1:12. Our highly qualified teaching staff both support and challenge you to do your best academically. They are available outside of class for extra tutoring to help you meet your academic potential. In recent years our university acceptance rate has been 100%, and over 90% of our graduates continued with post-secondary education the following school year. GLCHS offers courses at different levels to suit your needs during high school and your goals after high school. Our co-op program provides you with valuable work experience in various locations – local businesses, non-profits, schools, and even political offices. Great Lakes graduates have gone on to be highly successful business people, teachers, health professionals, lawyers, and workers for various trade careers. As a small residential school, GLCHS has a rich and robust student life that includes activities beyond typical after school programs. Students find themselves playing pick-up basketball or badminton in Open Gym, participating in devotionals, Bible studies, or prayer time, conveniently meeting for group projects, or relaxing together in one of the standard rooms over a game of foosball or ping pong. High school is much more than academics. Since Great Lakes Christian High School has a smaller student body, it is easy to try new things! There are plenty of extra-curricular opportunities for all and several ways to get involved. Some of your best memories in high school could be made while traveling with the chorus, planning for a winter banquet, or working behind the scenes for a dramatic production. View full school

Great Barr Primary School converted to academy status in September 2012. This conversion will offer us an opportunity for accelerated improvement, with the school having greater control over its future. We are not a school that stands still we constantly reflect on current practices, review their impact and effectiveness, and implements new ideas and strategies that enhance the learning experience of our students. We know that you will want your child to grow and learn in a happy, safe and caring atmosphere where they will be treated as an individual. We enable our children to gain confidence, self-discipline, and self-respect as well as respect for others. We provide a wide range of learning opportunities and expect every child to do their best at all times. We aim to help children become fully developed caring people, capable of working in every way to the best of their ability. Our work, as a staff is to continue to build upon those foundations begun at home, playgroup, or nursery. We aim: To create an ethos that provides for maximum learning and effective teaching. to provide a secure, safe and stimulating environment that enables the children to be healthy. To encourage children as individuals to develop lively and enquiring minds through all aspects of the curriculum. For children to be responsible, independent, and confident individuals aware of the richness and diversity of their multi-cultural society. That child will respect and be respected in the world in which they live through their personal development and well-being. We endeavor to achieve these aims in a happy and purposeful atmosphere in which children will be inspired to thrive as excellent role models in our society. Inclusion is the process of increasing the participation of children and young people in their communities. As far as education is concerned, the process of inclusion aims to ensure that all pupils should have full and equal access to a mainstream curriculum. Great Barr Primary School aims to consider all the needs of every individual pupil and respond to those needs to form a coherent program of opportunities. The school develops and maintains links with special schools and the relevant support services. Pupils of all abilities, and disabilities, have so much in common and benefit from shared educational experiences. Aims: To allow every pupil to experience success and achieve as high a standard as possible. To overcome the potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils. To facilitate the transfer, where appropriate, of pupils from special schools to mainstream education. To enhance the opportunities for pupils to develop their social and academic skills alongside mainstream peers. To promote inclusion within the local community. Differentiation is achieved through tasks set for differing ability groups. It is supported by careful assessment and pupil tracking procedures, which will allow realistic targets to be set for individuals and/or groups of pupils. Where appropriate learning objectives for individuals and/or groups will be taken from the years above or below. Wherever possible we aim to fully include Pupils with Special Educational Needs in all lessons. When planning, teachers will address the pupil’s needs through simplified or modified tasks, with appropriate resources, adapted where necessary, including the effective use of support staff. View full school

Great Barr Academy is a larger than average secondary school approximately 6 miles north of Birmingham city center. The academy caters to students aged 11-18 and currently has approximately 1784 students on the roll which includes 220 in the Sixth Form. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and the catchment area encompasses over thirty different primary schools. We pride ourselves in working closely with our primary feeder schools to ensure that the transition from primary to secondary is a positive experience. At Great Barr Academy, we understand the importance of equipping our pupils with the skills needed to prepare them for later life. We look to unlock our pupil’s potential and allow them to accomplish their personal and academic goals. We strive to create opportunities for students so that they can achieve both in the classroom and outside of school and proactively communicate with both our pupils and their parents to ensure that all their needs are being met. Our sixth-form students are encouraged to be ambitious and work hard to achieve their career goals. We support them in all aspects of their learning to ensure that come to the end of their education they are confident and independent young adults ready for the world of work. We guide them through a varied and comprehensive curriculum, allowing them to pursue their chosen career in an exciting and professional environment, while still receiving all the support needed to ensure success. Our passionate teaching and support staff at Great Barr Academy are dedicated to supporting pupils throughout their education, making sure that they are encouraged to succeed whatever their ability, and aim high in all aspects of their lives. We believe working together is essential in achieving success both in school and with extracurricular activities. Our vision is “Imagine a theme park of the mind where at the entrance children are greeted by a caring, professional, energetic community of people who are committed to learning. Everyone is always instantly amazed at the high standard of displays, projects, and exhibits. Children of all ages make connections with one another through discussion, problem-solving, and team-building. The constant use of technology for administration, leisure, teaching, and learning helps to shape the future and examine the past. Move through the main streets filled with professional services: library, careers, centers of excellence for learning. Then discover the side streets that lead to national & international neighborhoods where visits are reciprocal. Finally appreciate the performing arts, languages, human, spiritual, social, scientific, and mathematical means used by professionals as a way to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Since the commitment, effort, excitement of this place. This is Great Barr Academy”. Delivering a curriculum that enables every student to pursue and develop their talents, academic interests and skills is important to us. As a result, we provide a broad, challenging, and relevant Great Barr Academy curriculum across all subjects to ensure every pupil can aim high and maximize their learning potential. Each department within the academy has its aims and commitments, all of which accumulate in a high level of development and are reflected in our outstanding examination results. View full school