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local examinations

British

plural noun

any of various examinations, such as the GCE, set by university boards and conducted in local centres, schools, etc

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That standard can be reached by boys while still at school, as has been proved both by the so-called local examinations, and by the examinations of schools held under the Delegates appointed by the Universities.

From Chips From A German Workshop, Vol. V. Miscellaneous Later Essays by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)

Education is free and compulsory, and the Cambridge local examinations are held annually.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

Agricultural training is given under government control, and the Cambridge local examinations and those of the University of London are held annually.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

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