upper sixth
(UK, except, Scotland) Year 13, the second year of sixth form for 17 to 18 year olds, in which students sit A-levels.
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(UK, except, Scotland) Year 13, the second year of sixth form for 17 to 18 year olds, in which students sit A-levels.
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