Cohort
A group of pupils who started or are progressing through school together, such as a year group.
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- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
- Topic
- Phases and year groups
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Related terms
- Year group All four UK nations (details may differ)
- All the pupils in a school born within the same academic year cohort, such as Year 5. US: grade.
More terms: Phases and year groups
Eighth grade · Elementary school · Eleventh grade · Fifth grade · First grade · Fourth grade
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