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Tenth grade

A US grade for students aged about 15 to 16 (sophomore year). Equivalent in age to Year 11 in England.

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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.
Sophomore United States
A student in the second year of high school (grade 10) or college.

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