Program vs. Programme 

"Program" vs. "Programme" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to a set of plans toward a particular objective. However, 'program' is the American spelling, whereas, 'programme' is the British spelling.

Differences

'Program' is the American spelling, while, 'programme' is the British spelling. Look at the examples below:

Example

Our new program is free for all students.

I don't recall on which TV programme I heard this.

Similarities

Both indicate a set of plans that move towards a particular goal. Check out the examples below

Example

The committee has come up with different programs of recreation.

What was that TV programme about?

Are They Interchangeable?

Most native speakers use these two interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ During the training program, you will learn how to become professional teachers.

✓ During the training programme, you will learn how to become professional teachers.

As you can see, both are the same.

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