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'''Year Eight''' is an educational year group in schools in many countries including [[England]], [[Wales]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]. It is usually the eighth year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between twelve and fourteen. |
'''Year Eight''' is an educational year group in schools in many countries including [[England]], [[Wales]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]. It is usually the eighth year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between twelve and fourteen. |
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Revision as of 09:37, 27 September 2009
Year Eight is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the eighth year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between twelve and fourteen.
ILOVEYOU Jade, Tegan, Chloe and Hanah. You guys are the best!!! I Love You Heapss. !! And Don't forget itt! From Your Class Mate Raya (: I Hope You Love Me To.
Australia
In Australia, Year Eight is usually the eighth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year Eight are aged between thirteen and fourteen.[1]
New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year Eight is the eighth year of compulsory education. Children are aged twelve or thirteen in this year group. [2] Year Eight pupils are educated in Primary schools or in Area schools or in some areas in Intermediate schools.[3]
United Kingdom
England
In schools in England Year Eight is the eighth year after Reception. It is the eighth full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 12 on the 1st September in any given academic year. It is also the second year of Key Stage 3 in which the Secondary National Curriculum is taught.[4]
Year Eight is usually the second year of Secondary school. In some areas of England, Year Eight is a year group in Middle school, or the first year of Secondary school.
Wales
In schools in Wales Year Eight is the eighth year after Reception. It is currently the eighth full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 12 on the 1st September in any given academic year. It is the second year group in Key Stage 3.[5]
Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland Year Eight is the first year of Secondary education. Children in Year Eight are aged between 11 and 12. It is the first year of Key Stage 3.[6]
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. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "School years and levels". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "Types of schools". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "The secondary curriculum". National Curriculum website. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "What will your child learn?". Welsh Assembly Government. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006". The Stationery Office. 2006. Retrieved 2009-01-11.