New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year Twelve is the 12th full year of compulsory education. Students are aged 16 or 17 in this year group. although there is no minimum age. The minimum age for leaving compulsory education is 16 years of age so for some students this will be their last year of compulsory education. Year Twelve pupils are educated in Secondary schools or in Area schools. Year Twelve was previously known as the 6th form and most students will be studying for NCEA Level 2.
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