Principal headteacher or headmaster
Hi guys, could you tell me the difference between a headteacher, headmaster and a principal? Is it used in different countries or has a slightly difference also?

Question

Principal headteacher or headmaster
Hi guys, could you tell me the difference between a headteacher, headmaster and a principal? Is it used in different countries   or has a slightly difference also?

Answer

They're all the same, but a headmaster must be male and a headmistress must be female. Generally in the UK we say head teacher nowadays and principal is more common in American English.

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