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'''Fifth Year''' refers to the fifth year of schooling in [[ |
'''Fifth Year''' refers to the fifth year of schooling in [[secondary school]]s in [[Scotland]] and the [[Republic of Ireland]]. |
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== Scotland == |
== Scotland == |
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In [[Scotland]] this is also known as '''S5'''. During this year pupils will generally sit [[Intermediate 1]], [[Intermediate 2]] or [[Higher_(Scottish)|Higher]] exams, the latter being essential for entry to a Scottish university. Fifth Year is an "optional" year which pupils choose to remain at school to be part of. Most pupils are 16 or 17 years of age by the end of their Fifth Year. |
In [[Scotland]] this is also known as '''S5'''. During this year pupils will generally sit [[Intermediate 1]], [[Intermediate 2]] or [[Higher_(Scottish)|Higher]] exams, the latter being essential for entry to a Scottish university. Fifth Year is an "optional" year which pupils choose to remain at school to be part of. Most pupils are 16 or 17 years of age by the end of their Fifth Year. |
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== Ireland == |
== Republic of Ireland == |
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Fifth year is the first mandatory year of the [[Leaving Certificate]] cycle. It is sometimes precluded by the optional [[Transition Year]]. Most pupils are 16 or 17 years of age by the end of their Fifth Year. |
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Revision as of 20:55, 12 February 2008
Fifth Year refers to the fifth year of schooling in secondary schools in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Scotland
In Scotland this is also known as S5. During this year pupils will generally sit Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 or Higher exams, the latter being essential for entry to a Scottish university. Fifth Year is an "optional" year which pupils choose to remain at school to be part of. Most pupils are 16 or 17 years of age by the end of their Fifth Year.
Republic of Ireland
Fifth year is the first mandatory year of the Leaving Certificate cycle. It is sometimes precluded by the optional Transition Year. Most pupils are 16 or 17 years of age by the end of their Fifth Year.
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