Year Twelve
Year Twelve is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is sometimes the twelfth year of compulsory education, or alternatively a year of post-compulsory education. It usually incorporates students aged between 15 and 18, depending on the locality.
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[edit] Australia
In Australia, Year Twelve is either the 12th or 13th year of compulsory education or the first or second year of post-compulsory education, depending on the state. However, one may leave school in year 10, after completing a series of compulsory tests, unless in Victoria, where no tests are required. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year Twelve are aged between 17 and 18.[1]
[edit] New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year Twelve is the 12th year of optional education. Students are aged 16 or 17 in this year group. [2] Year Twelve pupils are educated in Secondary schools or in Area schools.[3]
[edit] United Kingdom
[edit] England and Wales
In schools in England Year Twelve is the 12th year after Reception. It is not part of compulsory education (but as of 2013 it will become compulsory.[citation needed]) and usually forms part of a Sixth form or Sixth-form college
Students in Year 12 in the mainland United Kingdom (excluding Scotland) can study A Level qualifications in sixth form college. Students have the option to stay at the school they studied their GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications or move to another educational facility which carries the A level. There are many subjects available to study at AS Level including sciences, mathematics, humanities and languages but also vocational subjects such as art & design, drama and IT.
[edit] Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland Year Twelve is the fifth and final year of compulsory education. Students in Year Twelve are aged between 15 and 16. It is the final year of Key Stage 4.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Cost/Benefit Analysis Relating to the Implementation of a Common School Starting Age and Associated Nomenclature by 1 January 2010" (PDF). Atelier Learning Solutions Pty Ltd. http://www.mceetya.edu.au/verve/_resources/Volume_1_CSSA_Final_Report.pdf. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "School years and levels". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. http://www.teamup.co.nz/Child/SchoolEducation/SchoolBasics/SchoolYearsAndLevels.aspx. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "Types of schools". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. http://www.teamup.co.nz/Child/SchoolEducation/SchoolBasics/TypesOfSchools.aspx. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006". The Stationery Office. 2006. http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2006/20061915.htm#3. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
| Preceded by Year Eleven |
Year Twelve 15–16 or 16–17, or 17–17 |
Succeeded by Year Thirteen or Sixth form |
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