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87-553: In general usage, the school-leaving exams, which are government-administered, are known as the "matric exams"; by extension, students in the final year of high school ( grade 12 ) are known as "matriculants" or, more commonly, "matrics". Once the Matric year has been passed, students are said to have "matriculated". Officially, the qualification obtained at the end of secondary schooling is the National Senior Certificate , and

174-518: A 'C' grade. The National Senior Certificate is a group certificate and records an aggregate mark. The Department of Basic Education is responsible for general educational policy to be implemented by nine provincial education departments and private providers such as the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). Nine provincial examination boards and three independent boards, of which the IEB is

261-513: A 13th year for students wanting to travel to the United Kingdom . In Lebanon , twelfth grade is the third year of high school, also referred to as the third year of higher secondary education, the class of seniors, or the last class of the school. Students in twelfth grade in Lebanon are between the ages of 17 and 18. In Malaysia, the 12th grade is also known as Form 6 in a secondary school which

348-473: A Senior Certificate (i.e., they finished high school) or specifically that they received a Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement (i.e., they are eligible to enter university). South African universities do not set their own entrance examinations, although many use standardized entrance tests of linguistic, numerical and mathematical ability, called the National Benchmark Tests, split into

435-449: A bachelor's degree and are eligible to pursue a master's degree or doctoral degree at 21 (or 22) years of age. In Indonesia , the twelfth grade is the third and last year of High School . High school graduates can continue their education to college or go straight to work. In the past, Indonesian students used to take a final nation-wide exam for both graduation requirements and college admissions. As per 2020, this particular national exam

522-427: A certain number of 'credits' from different external exams and other internal assessments. Students must gain 80 achieved credits or higher (20 of which are taken from Level 2) to pass the year. In Norway , 12th grade does not officially exist, but its equivalent is the 2nd grade of secondary school or gymnasium. This is not compulsory, as education is only compulsory until 10th grade. Courses vary as students choose

609-464: A database of country-specific education systems and their stages. Some countries divide levels of study into grades or forms for school children in the same year. Education during childhood and early adulthood is typically provided through either a two- or three-stage system of childhood school , followed by additional stages of higher education or vocational education for those who continue their formal education: The following table introduces

696-419: A diploma in certain majors, e.g. math and physics. Around 1996–1997, one year was reduced from the entire education system and one was honored with a diploma after three years in high school. However, if one would have liked to continue her/his education towards university degrees, one would have been required to take the last year, so called pre-university year. This year had been a requirement to participate in

783-470: A field, you can opt between specifics (subjects, whose exam is compulsory to a certain college course application), depending on what the student intends to study in college and on which university they plan to attend. In South Africa , Grade 12 is the final year of high school. It is more commonly referred to as matric , which is itself short for matriculation. (See Matriculation in South Africa ) . At

870-423: A given academic year are eligible to appear for Secondary board exams, and those 17 by the same date are eligible to appear for Higher Secondary certificate board exams. It further states that upon successful completion of Higher Secondary, one can apply to higher education under UGC control such as Engineering, Medical, and Business Administration. India in 29 July approved a new education policy in order to replace

957-524: A grade, school years are usually referred to by their cardinal number ("Grade Three"). At the post-secondary level in (Anglophone) Canada, a student is usually referred to by the year of study they are in (i.e. First Year, Second Year, etc.). If they are pursuing something higher than an undergraduate degree, the designation usually refers to what year of study they are in since entering Graduate studies (i.e. First Year Graduate Student, etc.). Any student who has completed their first year of undergraduate studies

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1044-524: A multilingualism approach. The NEP proposes sweeping changes including opening up of Indian higher education to foreign universities, dismantling of the UGC and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), introduction of a four-year multidisciplinary undergraduate programme with multiple exit options, and discontinuation of the M Phil programme. In school education, the policy focuses on overhauling

1131-757: A party organized by the school and junior college in some regions and states known as Farewell Function, quite similar to prom, at the end of the session. After finishing Class 12th, students usually apply for entrance examinations for entry get into these many popular Bachelor's Courses like Medicine (MBBS) , Engineering (BE/BTech) , Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) , Bachelor of Science (BSc) , Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) , Bachelor of Arts (BA) and various other Bachelor's Courses . Entrance exams usually consist of multiple-choice-questions and are conducted at national and state levels. Additionally, some institutions hold their own entrance tests. After 3 (in some courses 4 and sometimes 5) years of Bachelor's course, they get

1218-538: A requirement for the implementation of K–12 and process of phasing out the K–10 on April 24, 2012, and part of the K–12's 9-year implementation process. The other grades are still the same as before (Grade 1 to Fourth Year), while the last to use this system is SY 2016–2017. By the said school year, Grade 6 is the only grade that is still under the 1945 K–10 system, while the rest are now under K–12. Subjects on Grade 12 are enrolled on

1305-473: A result of incomplete transition after World War II, the K–10 system was used for 72 years from May 28, 1945, until the implementation of K–12 curriculum on Grade 6 on June 5, 2017, which consisted of one-year non-compulsory preschool education, six-year compulsory elementary education and four-year compulsory high school education. Stage also had a different numbering system and students graduated at 4th Year (Filipino: Ika-apat na Taon ). The historic 4th Year

1392-586: A semestral basis as in Grade 11 . Afterwards, Grade 12 students will take the last National Achievement Test called the Basic Education Exit Assessment , although this is not a requirement for graduation or college enrollment. Finally, graduation rites are held, being the next grade to do so after Grade 6 for elementary school graduates. Students also start at the young age of 16–17 years old more often in female than male students. In Portugal ,

1479-510: A series of fundraisers, grade-class trips, and other social events. Grade-12 Canadian students attend Graduation which usually involves an official ceremony. Quebec is the only province that does not have Grade 12; its students finish secondary school at the equivalent of Grade 11, and then do 2 years of college before going to university. Thus, when a student is in Grade 12 in Ontario, for instance,

1566-575: A special standard. Forms 1 to 9 are considered compulsory. After completing general basic school a person can study in a special establishment to get a job. To enter a higher educational establishment a person must complete general secondary school (all 11 forms) and pass three centralized tests. (nursery) (kindergarten) (secondary) (high) In Brazil, there are three levels of basic education: "Educação Infantil" (preschool), "Ensino Fundamental" (primary school) and "Ensino Médio" (high school), which are generally completed by age eighteen. Basic education

1653-447: A specific program in 1st grade of secondary school or gymnasium. Examples of programs are General Studies, Media and Communication, Health and Care, Industrial work, Design and craftsmanship, economics, or agriculture. There are 12 national programs, where 9 will get the students ready for work, and 3 will prepare the students for more advanced studies. Two of the vocational programs (media and communication, and agriculture) may also prepare

1740-441: A vocational exam. The érettségi exam consists of standard school subjects, everyone has to take an exam of literature and grammar, mathematics, and history, and they have to choose 2 other subjects, one of which has to be a foreign language, and, in most vocational schools, the other is a mixed test of vocational knowledge. 12th-grade students often participate in graduation ceremonies before the érettségi exam. In most schools, there

1827-420: Is a full-day ceremony on Friday or Saturday before the exam, which is called ballagás (lit. "going away", or "exiting"). In many schools, students attend other ceremonies during their 12th grade as well. For example, many schools hold a szalagavató event (lit. "ribbon commencement") at the beginning of the school year, where 12th graders receive a ribbon or a similar emblem with the name of their high school and

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1914-610: Is achieved by completing the AST and in New South Wales this is achieved by completing the HSC . In New South Wales, when completing the [HSC], students are required to satisfactorily complete at least 10 units of study in ATAR courses which must include: Some Year 12s may receive a Year 12 Jersey. Schools choose the design, colors, and writing which are printed or stitched onto the jersey . Sometimes

2001-647: Is completely optional for a student to continue into fourth-year. The equivalent grade in France is Terminale . It is the third and last year of lycée (the French equivalent to high school), whereby students must sit a test called the Baccalauréat to complete the year. French-language schools that teach the French government curriculum (i.e. are part of the AEFE network) use the same system of grades as their French counterparts. This

2088-461: Is considered to be an Upper Year Student. Each province and territory has its own autonomous education system. As such, the name of each level of education and what year each level begins at will vary across the country (as will the curriculum itself). The following table shows how grades are organized in various provinces. Often, there will be exceptions within each province, both with terminology for groups, and which grades apply to each group. In

2175-612: Is designed to provide the necessary minimum knowledge for the exercise of citizenship. It also serves to develop consciousness for choosing future professions. In Brazil, after the name of the grade one may use the names "série" (series) or "ano" (year). The educational stages in Brazil are divided as follows: In Canada , schooling officially begins at Kindergarten (or Maternelle in Quebec), followed by grades , with some variations for certain levels in certain provinces/territories. When referred to as

2262-512: Is equivalent to Form 4 in neighboring Malaysia, tenth grade in North America, and Year Eleven in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, with the term was used until June 1, 2015, when it changed to Grade 10 due to the implementation process of K–12. The last school year to fully use the 1945–2017, or K–10 system, was SY 2011–2012. Kindergarten was made obligatory, which served as

2349-559: Is further divided into Lower 6 and Upper 6. The students at this stage are 18 years old and will usually complete their schooling at 19 years old. Students generally complete their schooling at 17, or Form 5, however Form 6 is an option for students to pursue after Form 5, among other options such as matriculation, and other pre-university courses. Students who take Form 6 have to sit for the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) Examinations, which shares many similarities with

2436-613: Is no longer put to use. Instead, twelfth-graders who wish to proceed with college can take an entrance exam, while those who do not can simply not take the exam. One school year in Indonesia spans from July to June, but students in their final year usually finish school in April, letting them to prepare for the college entrance exam which is usually held in May, with acceptance letters being handed out in June. In

2523-609: Is not compulsory, as education in France is only compulsory until students turn 16. In Germany , students wishing to take the Abitur usually had to attend the thirteenth grade, but most states are shortening the Gymnasium (the university-bound secondary school system in Germany) from nine to eight years. The recent tendency is re-introduction of the thirteenth year, as in Bavaria. In Greece ,

2610-499: Is often called Higher Secondary (HS) , Senior Secondary, or simply the "+2" stage . The two halves of secondary education are each an important stage for which a pass certificate is needed, and thus are affiliated by central boards of education under HRD ministry, before one can pursue higher education, including college or professional courses. UGC, NCERT, CBSE and CISCE directives state qualifying ages for candidates who wish to take board exams. Those at least 15 years old by 30 May for

2697-541: Is possible in France to fail a year, and need to repeat ( redoubler ). Education is compulsory from age 4 to age 15. Education is provided in public and private schools, except Higher Education which is provided only by public universities . The Hong Kong system was based on the United Kingdom system, with zero to three optional years at kindergarten , six years of primary school (小學) and six years of secondary school (中學), followed by four years at university. Primary 1–6 (小一 – 小六) corresponds to Years 1–6 in

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2784-430: Is the 2nd grade of secondary school or gymnasium. This is not compulsory, as education is only compulsory until 9th grade. Courses vary as students choose a specific program in 1st grade of secondary school or gymnasium. Examples of programs are Nature and Science, Humanities, Arts, Economics, Health and care, Industry. There are 18 national programs, where 12 of them will get the students ready for work, and 6 will prepare

2871-644: Is the current matriculation (matric) certificate, with grade 12 as the matriculation grade. The NSC, previously known as the Further Education and Training Certificate or FETC, replaced the Senior Certificate effectively in 2008, having been phased in with grade 10 in 2006. Students study at least seven subjects: two of the eleven official South African languages one of which must be at "home language" level, either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, and three elective subjects. Students have

2958-521: Is the minimum requirement for admission to a bachelor's degree at any South African university , set by the Department of Basic Education. Students applying to a South African university with foreign school qualifications can obtain a "Matriculation Exemption" to show that they meet the same standards. This multiple meaning can lead to confusion; for example, the statement that a person "passed matric" or "has their matric" may mean either that they received

3045-453: Is the third and usually last year (a fourth-year is possible) of high school or secondary school (or Gymnasium ). The students graduate from high school at around 18, with some 17 or 19. The twelfth grade is shorter than previous because the twelfth graders' lessons end in February and they go on to take their final exams shortly afterward. Compulsory education ends after the twelfth grade, and it

3132-680: Is the twelfth and final year of formal or compulsory education . It is typically the final year of secondary school and K–12 in most parts of the world. Students in twelfth grade are usually 17–18 years old. Some countries have a thirteenth grade , while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all. In Australia , the twelfth grade is referred to as Year 12 . In New South Wales , students are usually 16 or 17 years old when they enter Year 12 and 17 or 18 years during graduation (end of year). A majority of students in Year 12 work toward getting an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). Up until

3219-489: Is years 7–9, and college or Senior Secondary is years 10, 11 & 12 (see table below). In the Northern Territory (NT) , primary school is Transition/years 1–6, middle school is years 7–9, and high school or Senior Secondary is years 10–12 (see table below). In Belarus, education is guaranteed for everyone. Primary school lasts for 4 years, but some psycho-physically challenged children study for 5 years according to

3306-551: The Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio , and exame vestibular , the entrance examinations to education institutions. In Bulgaria , the twelfth grade is the last year of high school. Twelfth-grade students tend to be 18 years old. After the successful completion of grade 12, students sit for state matriculation exams. The compulsory state matriculation exams are two. One of them must be in Bulgarian Language and Literature, and

3393-517: The 11th –12th grade education are known as colleges. In the 12th grade, students study in one of the three streams: science, humanities, and business studies. After completing 12th grade, they have to sit for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. In Belgium , the 12th grade is called 6de middelbaar or laatste jaar in Dutch, rhéto or 6e secondaire in French. This is

3480-663: The English term form followed by the English number is common usage even in otherwise Cantonese conversations. The central and main state boards uniformly follow the "10+2+3" pattern of education. In this pattern, study of 10 years is done in schools and 2 years in Junior colleges, and then 3 years of graduation for a bachelor's degree. The first 10 years is further subdivided into 4 years of primary education, 6 years of High School followed by 2 years of Junior colleges. This pattern originated from

3567-527: The Iranian University Entrance Exam for high school students. Again, around 2012, the system turned back to its previous system, consisting of two 6-year periods. There are two formal stages of education in Iran : primary school (دبستان, Dabestãn ) and high school (دبیرستان, Dabirestãn ). The high school itself is broken into 2 parts: A and B. Preschool educations are informal, therefore Grade 1

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3654-586: The Netherlands , senior year is named by the school level. From low to high: " VMBO ", " HAVO " and " VWO ". VMBO is composed of four years, with 12th grade being the fourth (4th) and final year. A higher school level is the HAVO, which lasts for five years. The highest school level is VWO, which lasts for six years. So at the HAVO, students are considered senior if they are in "5th class", whereas at VWO, in "6th class" respectively. The last year mainly focuses on preparing for

3741-450: The People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), the years are organized in three stages and renumbered within each stage: 6 years in elementary school (小学) years 1 to 6, then 3 years in middle school (初级中学, abbreviated 初中) years 7 to 9, then 3 years in high school (高级中学, abbreviated 高中) years 10 to 12. The first nine years (elementary 1–6 and middle 1–3) are compulsory , and

3828-826: The Twelfth Grade is the final year of higher secondary education and it is also the final year of High School in almost in all National and State Boards in India and In some State Boards in India it is the second year of Junior College. The twelfth grade is also commonly known as "Class 12" or "Plus 2" . Generally Twelfth Grade which is known as "+2" originates from the term " 10+2" . It is also called as “Intermediate 2nd Year” (Intermediate Course), "HSC" ( Higher Secondary Certificate ), "SYJC" (Second Year Junior College), “2nd PUC” ( 2nd Year Pre- University Course ) in different regions and states. Also students in Class 12 write board exams at

3915-419: The 11th grade national exams, and the last can be a broadening of an already studied subject or a whole new one. The obligatory subjects (submitted to Nacional exams) depend on the field the student chose to study in the 10th grade: arts; science and technologies (best known as science); socioeconomic sciences (economy); humanistic and linguistic sciences (humanities) or a professional/technical course. Even inside

4002-422: The 12th grade is considered the last year of compulsory education and the last year of high school. Students choose 5 out of a wide range of subjects, with physical education being mandatory. Out of the other four, two of them are the subjects that will be evaluated in their final exams or national exams (exams national), one must be considered a branch of either of the two subjects that have been already evaluated in

4089-533: The A-Level Examinations. In Mexico , the twelfth grade is the last year of high school , where students are normally aged 17–18. As in Mexico, the education is divided in "primaria" (6 years), "secundaria" (3 years) and "preparatoria" or "bachillerato" (3 years), the twelfth grade is usually called "tercero de preparatoria" (third grade of preparatory) or "Quinto y Sexto Semestre" (Fifth and Sixth Semester). In

4176-576: The AQL Test (Academic and Quantitative Literacy) and the Mathematics Test. Before the 1990s, the standard Matric Certificate with Endorsement was worded as "Examination result – Passed with full exemption". This wording meant that the candidate passed their NSC exams with exemption from entrance exams when applying for University entrance. As of 2005, the new passing standards are Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor. The National Senior Certificate or NSC

4263-449: The National Benchmark Tests (NBT). To study for a bachelor's degree at a South African university requires that the applicant has at least an NSC endorsed by Umalusi, with a pass of 30% in the chosen university's language of learning and teaching, as well as a level 4 or higher in the following list of designated, 19-credit subjects: Twelfth grade Twelfth grade (also known as 12th grade , grade 12 , senior year , or class 12 )

4350-520: The National Education Policy 2020 has taken a similar approach like Cambridge and IB, which also offer dedicated Primary Year Programs. Dismantling the age-old 10+2 concept, the policy pitches for a " 5+3+3+4 " design corresponding to the age groups 3–8 years (foundational stage), 8–11 (preparatory), 11–14 (middle), and 14–18 (secondary). This brings early childhood education (also known as pre-school education for children of ages 3 to 5) under

4437-610: The Republic of Ireland, it is the sixth and final year of Secondary School , referred to as Sixth Year (for 17-18-year-olds), in which students take the Leaving Certificate Examinations . Students usually attend a dance or formal party at the end of this year before they move on to third-level education or start their adult lives: this is known as a Debs or Grad and is similar to prom in the United States. In Israel ,

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4524-654: The UK, and Forms 1 – 6 (中一 – 中六) correspond to Years 7–12. Usually students begin Primary 1 at age 5 or 6 and complete Form 6 at age 17 or 18. In Hong Kong, international schools follow the system of the country they are based upon, for example the English Schools Foundation uses the UK year system, and the French International School of Hong Kong uses the French école, collège , lycée system. Also,

4611-732: The age of 6. Secondly, it is fairly common in Denmark to take a one year-gap between the 9th grade and 1.g (the first year of secondary school) to either go to special art- or sports-oriented boarding school, called Efterskole , or to go abroad as a 10th grade exchange student. A concept similar to the Efterskole exists for secondary school graduates: Højskole . Combined with the common Danish practice of taking one or several gap-years (or Sabbaticals ) between secondary school and university for working and traveling, comparatively few students attend higher education directly after Gymnasium . The twelfth grade

4698-412: The ban on child labour are difficult to enforce due to economic disparity and social conditions. 80% of all recognised schools at the elementary stage are government run or supported, making it the largest provider of education in the country. Secondary education covers children aged 12 to 18, a group comprising 8.85 crore children according to the 2001 Census of India . The final two years of secondary

4785-422: The beginning and closing year of their studies there, which they later wear on their coats. 12th-grade students also often visit their teachers before the final exam, traditionally in the evening, either at their home or in the school, to sing them in the street below, and say farewell. This tradition is simply called szerenád . They also often take choir rehearsals before to learn how to sing together. In India ,

4872-664: The biggest examine students. The IEB operates on a national level, catering primarily to independent schools. Students study at least 7 subjects: 4 compulsory and 3–4 optional. All subjects are set at one grade only and are no longer set at Higher or Standard Grade. Not all schools offer the full range of elective subjects as listed here. Each school may offer subjects specific to its academic orientation. For example, agriculture schools will offer agriculture-oriented subjects whereas technical schools will offer practical and mechanical-oriented subjects. Learners must study 4 compulsory subjects: Learners must also study at least 3 subjects from

4959-693: The curriculum, "easier" Board exams, a reduction in the syllabus to retain "core essentials" and thrust on "experiential learning and critical thinking". The policy also proposes phasing out of all institutions offering single streams and that all universities and colleges must aim to become multidisciplinary by 2040. In Indonesia , children spend 12 years of formal education, but some children attend nursery playgroup (called Kelompok Belajar in 2 years) and attend kindergarten (Called Taman Kanak-Kanak in 2 years). (Nursery Playgroup) (Kindergarten) (Elementary School) (Junior High School) (Senior High School) The Iranian system has experienced several changes in

5046-758: The difficulties faced by students whose mother tongue is neither English nor Afrikaans. It is described by several sources: This kind of compensation impacts pass rates, but provides a significant impact at the upper end of the scale, affecting those applying for admission to university. For example, a qualifying learner obtaining 95% would receive 95 × 1.05 = 99.75 % {\displaystyle 95\times 1.05=99.75\%} (which rounds to 100%). A learner obtaining 40% would receive 40 × 1.05 = 42.0 % {\displaystyle 40\times 1.05=42.0\%} . In addition to minimum grades required in each subject, universities either set their entrance tests and/or use

5133-491: The end of Grade 12, students are said to be matriculated. This also refers to the minimum requirement for progressing to University. On average, Grade 12 students start the year at 17 and turn 18 within the time leading up to matriculation. The closest equivalent to twelfth grade in Spain is the second year of Bachillerato, usually a preparation for college. In Sweden , the twelfth grade does not officially exist, but its equivalent

5220-602: The end of every academic year which is conducted by various National and State Boards of India in order to gain the admission for higher education in various Universities across the globe. In India, most states consisting of school educational boards like national and state boards (i.e. CBSE , CISCE , NIOS and different state boards) provide schooling till Class 12th and it is the final year of school except these states ( Telangana , Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , Uttar Pradesh , Assam , Odisha , Maharashtra , Bihar ) where these state boards provide schooling only till Class 10th and

5307-484: The final exams, after which students should be ready to go to college or university. Usually, 4th and 5th grade students are aged 16 to 17 and those who are in 6th grade usually are aged 17 to 18. In New Zealand , 12th grade is known as Year 13 (New Zealand students attend 13 years of school, starting at the age of 5). Students in Year 13 are usually 17–18 years old. This is the last year of secondary school. In Year 13, students complete NCEA Level 3, which involves getting

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5394-530: The final year of secondary education for all Ontario students. Newfoundland and Labrador did not introduce Grade 12 until 1983. In Denmark , the twelfth grade is called the 3.g ("the 3rd G"), and is the third and final year of secondary school ( Gymnasium ). Secondary school is not compulsory, as education is only compulsory through 9th grade. Students are often 18-19 or older when they finish secondary school. This high age of graduation can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, Danish children start school at

5481-423: The final year of secondary education. If you succeed in completing it and after a final exam, you receive a diploma. This is needed if you want to proceed to higher education. In Brazil , the twelfth grade is the "terceiro ano do ensino médio" , meaning "third grade of high school", being the last grade of high school. It is typically attended by 17–18 years old students. During this grade, most students apply in

5568-481: The following: Life Orientation (colloquially abbreviated as "LO") has been introduced into the senior high school phase as an examination subject and is designed to cover non-academic skills needed in everyday life such as: There are three types of subjects: Continuous Assessment (CASS) includes all the tests, examinations, tasks, activities, orals and projects done throughout the year. Results are usually out of 400 marks. Language compensation attempts to adjust for

5655-575: The last seven to eight decades. Prior to 1940–1950, the education system had consisted of three levels, called in order: an optional year in kindergarten , six years of primary school , finally followed by six years of secondary school ending up with a diploma. After some improvements during Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi , the system was changed to four consecutive periods: two optional years in kindergarten and pre-primary school, primary school consisting of 5 years, 3 years in middle school, and finally four years in high school. The system ended up by honoring

5742-640: The last two digits of the year they are graduating are printed on the back (for example, "12" for 2012 school leavers) along with a personalized nickname or surname. The front may show the school emblem and the student's name, which is occasionally stitched in. Many schools conduct end of year "formals" (similar to a senior prom ). They are held from any time between graduation from September to November. Australian private schools often conduct Year 12 Formals in January or February of Year 12 instead of an end of year formal. In Bangladesh , educational institutions offering

5829-751: The main concepts, although terms and ages may vary in different places: For additional ISCED stages of education, see ISCED . Sudbury schools do not use formal grade levels or educational stages. Instead, students ages 3 through 18 are intermingled in a democratic educational system, relying on a series of certifications to use equipment that may require specialized knowledge or safety procedures. These certifications are not typically restricted by age, but rather by demonstrated ability. In Australia , children undergo thirteen years of formal education (plus non-compulsory preschool or kindergarten), usually starting at age 4, 5 or 6, and finishing at age 17, 18 or 19. The years are numbered from "Kindergarten" to 12. In

5916-407: The matric with a higher certificate level cannot enroll for a university degree nor a diploma at any institution of higher learning. The mean mark in any subject is approximately 55. Only a small proportion of candidates score an 'A' in any subject (from as little as 2% to a maximum of about 10% in subjects taken by highly select groups). A further 8–15% are likely to gain a 'B' and about 20–25% achieve

6003-818: The medium of instruction at least till grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. Sanskrit will now be offered at all levels of school and higher education as an option for students including the 3-language formula. Other classical languages and literature of India also to be available as options. In non-Hindi states of India, students will be served as a Hindi alternative, students will have to choose between Hindi and Sanskrit . Tamil , Telugu , Bengali , Punjabi , etc. languages will also be emphasized under NEP2020. Foreign languages will also be offered to students. Languages like Japanese , Korean , Russian , etc. will be introduced to them in their secondary school. They can opt for any language they want to learn. The step has been taken to embrace global culture and emphasize

6090-447: The new K–12 that was first implemented on April 24, 2012, as part of the curriculum's 9-year implementation process from May 20, 2008, to June 5, 2017. It is also the last year of high school, and the basic and compulsory education in the country before graduates choose to enter tertiary education (e.g. college or university, which are both used interchangeably), entrepreneurship, or employment. Students are usually 17–18 years old. As

6177-508: The option of either taking the NSC (National Senior Certificate) or the NCV (National Certificate Vocational). Subjects are taken on the same level – the earlier higher/standard grade split is obsolete. The three pass levels have different requirements. The higher certificate requires 40% or higher in the home language as well as in two other subjects and at least 30% in three other subjects. Students who pass

6264-490: The other one depends on what subjects were taught during the last 2 years. In Canada , the twelfth grade is referred to as Grade 12. Students generally enter their Grade-12 year when they are 16-or 17-years old. If they are 16-years old, they will be turning 17 by December 31 of that year; thus, students in Canada generally graduate high school at 17-or 18-years old. In many Canadian high schools, students in their Grade-12 year hold

6351-517: The previous education system to an advanced education system. The new policy aims for universalisation of education from pre-school to secondary level with 100 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education by 2030 and aims to raise GER in higher education to 50 per cent by 2025. Key points : The policy also proposes phasing out of all institutions offering single streams and that all universities and colleges must aim to become multidisciplinary by 2040. Introducing 3 years of pre-schooling,

6438-584: The recommendation of the Education Commission of 1964–66. The Indian government lays emphasis on primary education, also referred to as elementary education, to children aged 6 to 14 years old. Because education laws are given by the states, duration of primary school visit alters between the Indian states. The Indian government has also banned child labour in order to ensure that the children do not enter unsafe working conditions. However, both free education and

6525-530: The school-leaving examinations are the "Senior Certificate Examinations". The National Senior Certificate can be completed through either the Department of Education or the Independent Examination Board . Students who fulfill certain requirements (an achievement rating of 4 (50%–59%) or better in four (4) designated subjects) in their Senior Certificate results receive a Matriculation Endorsement/Bachelor's Pass on their certificates; this endorsement

6612-483: The six states: New South Wales (NSW) , Western Australia (WA) , South Australia (SA) , Victoria (VIC) , Queensland (QLD) , and Tasmania (TAS) , primary school is Kindergarten (NSW)/Pre-primary (WA)/Reception (SA)/Prep (VIC, QLD & TAS) and Years 1–6, and secondary school, Years 7–12 (see table below). In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) , primary school is Kindergarten/years 1–6, high school

6699-771: The start of 2020 the OP (Overall Position, which applies only to students in the state of Queensland) was used. Both of these allow/allowed them access to courses at university. In Western Australia, this is achieved by completing the WACE ; in South Australia, this is achieved by completing the SACE ; in Victoria, this is achieved by completing the VCE ; in the Australian Capital Territory, this

6786-588: The student in Quebec is in their first year of college. Ontario previously had Grade 13 from 1921 to 1988, at which point it was replaced by the Ontario Academic Credit (OAC). While the Ontario Academic Credit was technically optional and not required in order to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma , it was required to enter university. The OAC was phased out in 2003, leaving Grade 12 as

6873-424: The students for more advanced studies if taken the third year. In Palestine , 12th Grade ( Arabic : الصف الثاني عشر ), ( Al-Saff Al-Thani Ashar ) is the final year of secondary education. Students in this grade focus on their chosen academic or vocational track. At the end of 12th Grade, they take the final secondary school exams, which are crucial for university admission or entering the workforce. In Pakistan ,

6960-589: The students for more advanced studies. Students graduate at 18 or 19. Educational stage Educational stages are subdivisions of formal learning , typically covering early childhood education , primary education , secondary education and tertiary education . The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) recognizes nine levels of education in its International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) system (from Level 0 (pre-primary education) through Level 8 (doctoral)). UNESCO's International Bureau of Education maintains

7047-495: The students have to apply to Junior Colleges or Pre-University Colleges or Else have to join High School which is affiliated to CBSE, CISCE & NIOS to complete their Class 11th and Class 12th. Students entering Class 12 are usually 16–18 years old. The CBSE and CISCE boards issue course and examination guidelines for Class 10 and 12 nationally, while the various state boards operate at the state-level. Students participate in

7134-530: The twelfth (12th) grade is called the third year of lyceum school or high school or upper secondary school (Triti Lykeiou – Τρίτη Λυκείου). In Hong Kong, 12th grade is called Form 6. Form 6 students are required to take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education , also known as HKDSE. In Hungary, students take a national exam called érettségi (lit. "maturity test") at the end of their 12th grade, except for certain vocational schools, where they only take

7221-510: The twelfth grade is the Third and last year of High School . Students typically begin this grade when they are about 17 years old, and in order to graduate, they have to pass and get a Bagrut certificate. In Italy , the twelfth grade is the fourth year of high school (which is called "Scuola Superiore" or "Scuola secondaria di secondo grado" ). There are five years of high school total, sometimes grouped in different ways (2+3, 2+1+2), depending on

7308-559: The twelfth grade is the second year of college (the first being the eleventh grade) and is equivalently called the "second year." Students who graduate from the second year are normally between 17 and 18 years old. For entrance into universities, students undergo standardized exams like ECAT , MDCAT and exams conducted by the NTS . In the Philippines , Grade 12 or Ultimate Year is the final year of Senior High School and High School curriculum under

7395-609: The type of high school the student is attending. To earn a diploma, students take an exam, the Esame di Stato , in the fifth year of high school, de facto the thirteenth grade . In Kuwait , the twelfth grade is the third and final year of High School . Students in Grade 12 are typically either 17 or 18 and if a student wishes to continue with higher education in Kuwait they must take the Qudrat exam. Additionally, Kuwait does have schools that provide

7482-477: The umbrella of formal schooling. According to the National Education Policy 2020 , the school curriculum and pedagogy will aim for the holistic development of learners by equipping them with the key 21st-century skills. Additionally, it also aims for reduction in the syllabus to enhance essential learning and critical thinking. The policy advocates for mother-tongue/local language/regional language as

7569-541: The years in high school are voluntary. Completing higher secondary education or attaining an equivalent level is required before one may receive higher education (高等教育) at universities. Education is compulsory from age 3 to age 16, and then compulsory training until the age of 18. This law was passed during the Macron presidency and approved the law. At the end of the lycée cursus, is the French Baccalaureat exam. It

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