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Year 11

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

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GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) England Wales Northern Ireland
The main qualification taken at the end of Key Stage 4, usually at age 16. In England GCSEs are graded 9 to 1; Wales uses A* to G; Northern Ireland uses a nine-grade A* to G scale that includes C*.
Key Stage 4 (KS4) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 10 and 11 (ages 14 to 16), when most pupils study for GCSEs. In Northern Ireland, Years 11 and 12.
Tenth grade United States
A US grade for students aged about 15 to 16 (sophomore year). Equivalent in age to Year 11 in England.

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