Dear Itasan
"
baccalaureate" is the correct spelling in BrE. Please accept my apologies for earlier mis-spelling!
Here are some examples of the use of the word "
baccalaureate" as used in the UK:
1. Some types of baccalaureate...
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The IB is an international qualification which is taught at 1,485
schools in 119 countries around the world under the auspices of The
International Baccalaureate Organisation. Pupils in the IB programme
study six subjects in their final two years, which must include...
See www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm
English European Baccalaureate (EB)
The EB is awarded by the 10 European Schools of the European Union,
which provide free education to the children of staff employed by EU
institutions.
Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ)
Students in 31 schools are currently following the Welsh Bac. The Welsh
Baccalaureate Diploma is nationally approved and currently offered at
either Intermediate or Advanced level. See www.wbq.org.uk
2. Newspaper quote:
The Guardian (UK Newspaper)
Wednesday August 28, 2002
Leader article: "The IB, which is already in use in a few schools both here and abroad,...."
3. Examples of UK university recognition:
"
Oxford University welcomes applications from International Baccalaureate students."
"The
University of Bristol welcomes applications from candidates offering the International Baccalaureate qualification."
4.
UK institutions offering a baccalaureate qualification:
Over 50 schools and colleges in the UK offer IB courses. See the
website of International Baccalaureate schools and colleges in the UK
and Ireland: www.ibsca.org.uk
For full list, see www.ibsca.org.uk/ibsca-index.htm
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Regards