sixth forms

British upper secondary

Sixth forms are the final two years of secondary education in Britain, typically for students aged 16 to 18 preparing for A-level examinations and university admission.

A sixth form may be part of a secondary school or a separate sixth-form college.

The name reflects historical numbering of school years: She's studying chemistry in sixth form.

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