upper sixth

noun

Year 13, the second year of sixth form for 17 to 18 year olds, in which students sit A-levels.

Meanings

nounupper sixth (uncountable)
  1. uncountableUK except ScotlandYear 13, the second year of sixth form for 17 to 18 year olds, in which students sit A-levels.
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APA

upper sixth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upper%20sixth

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“upper sixth.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upper%20sixth. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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