Year 8
In England and Wales, the second year of secondary school (ages 12 to 13). In Northern Ireland, the first year of post-primary school (ages 11 to 12).
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Related terms
- Key Stage 3 (KS3) England Northern Ireland
- In England, Years 7 to 9 (ages 11 to 14). In Northern Ireland, Years 8 to 10.
- Seventh grade United States
- A US middle school grade for students aged about 12 to 13, equivalent in age to Year 8 in England and Wales.
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