England and Wales
Year 11 is taken when aged 15–16, and is the main GCSE year and is the final year of mandatory education. Year 12 or Lower Sixth (VI) is comparable to the 11th grade of other systems. It is the sixth and penultimate year of secondary education. It is not compulsory for somebody who entered secondary school before September 2008 to attend these last two years. During Year 12, two Advanced Supplementary units are completed (either written exams, coursework or a mixture, depending on subject). Usually four subjects are taken with some students taking three or five. Most often three subjects are taken in Year 13 or Upper Sixth (VI); an additional two units must be taken per subject, to complete the A-Levels. Successful completion generally results in the awarding of A-Level qualifications.
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