"key stage" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: key stages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} key stage (plural key stages)
  1. (UK, Ireland, education) Any of the sequential stages of attainment in the state education system of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, specifying the knowledge expected of students at various ages. Wikipedia link: Key Stage Tags: Ireland, UK Categories (topical): Education Synonyms: Key Stage
    Sense id: en-key_stage-en-noun-n5zBHnzk Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English Topics: education

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