advanced higher

noun

A national school qualification a level above higher, which allows for further study while still in secondary school.

Meanings

nounadvanced higher (plural advanced highers)

plural advanced highers

  1. ScotlandeducationA national school qualification a level above higher, which allows for further study while still in secondary school.

Translations

Scottish Gaelic sàr àrd-ìre
  • sàr àrd-ìrea non-compulsory examination taken in the last year in Scottish high schools
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