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Ninth grade

The first year of US high school (freshman year), for students aged about 14 to 15; equivalent in age to Year 10.

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United States
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Phases and year groups

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Freshman United States
A student in the first year of high school (grade 9) or college.
Year 10 England Wales Northern Ireland
In England and Wales, the first year of GCSE study (ages 14 to 15).

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