Year 11

For the eleventh year in history, seeAD 11.

Year 11is an educationalyear groupin schools in many countries includingEngland and Wales,Northern Ireland,AustraliaandNew Zealand.It is the eleventh year of core education. For some Year 11 students it is their final year studying and may include final exams. In theUSandCanada,it is referred to astenth grade. Students in Year 11 are usually aged 15 to 16.

Australia

In Australia, Year 11 is typically the twelfth year of education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 11 are aged between sixteen and seventeen.

In New South Wales and Queensland, Year 11 is the shortest year as it only lasts three whole terms. Year Twelve begins its first term where Year 11 would have its fourth.

New Zealand

InNew Zealand,Year 11 is the eleventh full year of compulsory education (5-year-olds usually start their first year in Year 0 until the new calendar year). Students entering Year Eleven are usually aged fifteen between 14.5 and 16,but there is no minimum age. Year 11 pupils are educated inSecondary schoolsor inArea schools. Year 11 was previously known as the 5th Form and for most students they are studying for NCEA Level 1 which equates to what was previously known as School Certificate.

United Kingdom

England

In schools inEngland,Year 11 is the eleventh year afterreception.It is the eleventh full year of compulsory education, with students being admitted who are aged 15 years old by 31 August.

It is also the final year ofKey Stage 4in which the SecondaryNational Curriculumis taught andGCSEexaminations are taken.

Year 11 is usually the final year ofsecondary school.In some schools, students may stay on in the same establishment for theirsixth formeducation, where year groups may continue to be numbered 12 and 13. Since September 2011, further education has been compulsory.

Most state schools adopted Year 11 as the title for the final year of compulsory education in September 1990, in place of Fifth Year.

Students go on to complete further education in the forms ofBTEC Diplomas,A-Levels,or completing anApprenticeshipin whatever subject they would like.

Wales

In schools inWalesYear 11 is the eleventh year afterReception.It is currently the eleventh full year of compulsory education, with students being admitted who are aged 15 on 1 September in any given academic year. It is the final year group inKey Stage 4.

Northern Ireland

InNorthern IrelandYear 11 is the fourth year of Secondary education. Students in Year 11 are aged between 14 and 15. It is the first year ofKey Stage 4.

Scotland

InScotlandYear 11 is known asFourth yearwhich is the fourth year of secondary education. Fourth year, also known as S4, is the fourth year of schooling in Scottish secondary schools. Most pupils are 15 or 16 years old at the end of S4. Fourth year students sit their National 3, 4 or 5 exams, and formerly Standard Grades. Students pick their courses forHighersto sit inFifth year.Students aged 16 are entitled to leave school at the end of fourth year, theage of majorityinScots law.