Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Schulleiter, Schuldirektor und Rektor?
What is the difference between head teacher, principal and principal?
There are different views on the extent to which and whether the terms can be distinguished from one another. They should be understood and used differently depending on the country, location and school.
It is generally assumed that the terms refer to the head of a school.
In Switzerland, the terms rector and (school) principal are commonly used for secondary schools and Universities, whereas principal is more commonly found in primary and secondary schools.
