key stage

noun

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.

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Meanings

key stage1

nounkey stage (plural key stages)

plural key stages · alternative Key Stage

  1. IrelandUKeducationAny 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.

Key Stage2

nounKey Stage (plural Key Stages)

plural Key Stages

  1. alternativeAlternative form of key stage.
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