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Year 9

In England and Wales, the last year of Key Stage 3 (ages 13 to 14), when many pupils choose GCSE options.

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Key Stage 3 (KS3) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 7 to 9 (ages 11 to 14). In Northern Ireland, Years 8 to 10.
Options All four UK nations (details may differ)
The choices of GCSE or other subjects pupils in England make, usually in Year 8 or 9.
Eighth grade United States
The last year of most US middle schools, for students aged about 13 to 14, one of the NAEP grades; equivalent in age to Year 9.

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