sixth form
noun/ˈsɪksθ fɔːm/
/ˈsɪksθ fɔːrm/
[usually singular] (British English)- the two final years at school for students between the ages of 16 and 18 who are preparing to take A levels (= advanced level exams)
- Sue is in the sixth form now.
CultureThe sixth form is often divided into the lower sixth (year 12) and upper sixth (year 13). Some students leave their secondary schools after taking GCSE examinations and go to a sixth-form college, a separate school where students study for A levels.Topics Educationc1Definitions on the go
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