11.   The school has high academic standards.

12.   There had been a policy of raising academic standards within the school.

13.   Under intense political pressure the strict academic standards which first prevailed were relaxed, and entry was broadened.

14.   We are putting in place new mechanisms to ensure that academic standards are maintained in higher education.

15.   Their academic standards are high.

16.   The board set tough academic standards for graduation.

17.   We need to have equal academic standards for male and female students.

18.   There had been a policy of raising academic standards within the school over the last few years.

19.   Competition for the few places available is keen and a high academic standard is required.

20.   The main emphasis of the notes was on the role of the Chief Officer and the Council in developing academic standards and institutional freedom.