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Twelfth grade

The final year of US high school, for students aged about 17 to 18 (senior year). Equivalent in age to Year 13 in England.

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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.
Senior United States
A student in the final year of high school (grade 12) or college.

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