Upper sixth
A traditional name for Year 13, the final year of sixth form.
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- England, Wales
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- Phases and year groups
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Related terms
- Lower sixth England Wales
- A traditional name for Year 12, the first year of sixth form.
- 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.
- Sixth form England Wales Northern Ireland
- The two final years of secondary education (Years 12 and 13 in England and Wales, Years 13 and 14 in Northern Ireland), usually for students aged 16 to 18 studying A levels or equivalent courses.
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