sixth form
The term "sixth form" is widely used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries to describe the final two years of secondary education, where students prepare for advanced examinations.
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Definition
B2UK Education
(academic)The last two years of secondary education, typically for students aged 16 to 18, where they prepare for A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Example
- After completing his GCSEs, he moved on to the sixth form to study for his A-levels.
B2Educational Institutions
(academic)A specialized college offering the final two years of secondary education, often focusing on advanced level examinations.
Example
- She decided to attend a sixth form college to take advantage of their excellent science program.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sixth form":
secondary schoolupper schoolhigh schooljunior schoolboarding school