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Iclearwater Posted 8 years ago
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Head of the Faculty of University

Hello,

What is the English for the head who is in charge of a university in the US and the UK? Is it principal?

Is "headmaster" applied to that of the elementary and secondary school?

I heard about "chancellor" is an honorary title, and vice chancellor is virtually in charge of. Is this true?

Thanks.

  

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American universities are headed by a president, and the colleges within have deans.

— Mister Micawber

  • American universities are headed by a president, and the colleges within have deans.
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American universities are headed by a president, and the colleges within have deans.

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Here's my understanding, although I haven't lived in the UK for many years.

What is the English for the head who is in charge of a university in the US and the UK? Is it principal? No, chancellor.

Is "headmaster" applied to that of the elementary and secondary school? Yes

I heard about "chancellor" is an honorary title, and vice chancellor is v

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iclearwaterIs "headmaster" applied to that of the elementary and secondary school?

Yes but, it means a male in particular. Headmistress is the term for a female example but, both terms are antiquated and rare. In the UK, the general term for such a person is headteacher often shortened to head

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