Education terms: Y

18 terms starting with Y, with where each one is used. Choose a term for related terms.

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Year 1 England Wales

In England and Wales, the second year of primary school (after Reception), for children aged 5 to 6. In Northern Ireland the first year of school is Primary 1.

Year 10 England Wales Northern Ireland

In England and Wales, the first year of GCSE study (ages 14 to 15).

Year 11 England Wales

In England and Wales, the final year of compulsory secondary education, for pupils aged 15 to 16, when most take GCSEs.

Year 12 England Wales Northern Ireland

In England and Wales, the first year of sixth form (ages 16 to 17). In Northern Ireland, Year 12 is the GCSE year (ages 15 to 16).

Year 13 England Wales Northern Ireland

In England and Wales, the final year of sixth form (ages 17 to 18). In Northern Ireland, the first year of sixth form.

Year 14 Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, the final year of sixth form (ages 17 to 18).

Year 2 England Wales

In England and Wales, the third year of primary school, for children aged 6 to 7; the last year of Key Stage 1 in England.

Year 3 England Wales

In England and Wales, a primary year for children aged 7 to 8; the first year of Key Stage 2 in England.

Year 4 England Wales

In England and Wales, a primary year for children aged 8 to 9; the year of the multiplication tables check in England.

Year 5 England Wales

In England and Wales, a primary year for children aged 9 to 10.

Year 6 England Wales

In England and Wales, the final year of primary school, for children aged 10 to 11. In England it ends with the KS2 tests.

Year 7 England Wales

In England and Wales, the first year of secondary school, for pupils aged 11 to 12.

Year 8 England Wales Northern Ireland

In England and Wales, the second year of secondary school (ages 12 to 13). In Northern Ireland, the first year of post-primary school (ages 11 to 12).

Year 9 England Wales Northern Ireland

In England and Wales, the last year of Key Stage 3 (ages 13 to 14), when many pupils choose GCSE options.

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.

Year-round school United States

A school calendar with shorter, more frequent breaks instead of a long summer vacation.

Yearbook United States

A book produced each year with photos of students and events, especially for graduating seniors.

Young carer All four UK nations (details may differ)

A child or young person who provides regular care for a family member who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol.

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