"upper sixth" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} upper sixth (uncountable)
  1. (UK except Scotland) Year 13, the second year of sixth form for 17 to 18 year olds, in which students sit A-levels. Tags: uncountable Related terms: lower sixth, sixth form
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