lower sixth
(UK, except, Scotland) Year 12, the first year of sixth form for 16 to 17 year olds, in which some students sit AS-levels.
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(UK, except, Scotland) Year 12, the first year of sixth form for 16 to 17 year olds, in which some students sit AS-levels.
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