Education terms: J

5 terms starting with J, with where each one is used. Choose a term for related terms.

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Job share All four UK nations (details may differ): An arrangement in which two part-time teachers share one full-time post, for example splitting a class.
Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) All four UK nations (details may differ): The membership body of the main UK exam boards that publishes common rules for exam administration, access arrangements, special consideration and malpractice.
Junior United States: A student in the third year of high school (grade 11) or college.
Junior high school United States: A US school for grades 7 to 8 or 7 to 9, an older model of middle school.
Junior school England Wales: A primary school for children in Years 3 to 6 (ages about 7 to 11).

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