Key Stage 5 is a label used to describe the two years of education for students aged 16–18 and at

sixth form In the education systems of Barbados, England, Jamaica, Northern Ireland, Trinidad and Tobago, Wales, and some other Commonwealth countries, sixth form represents the final two years of secondary education, ages 16 to 18. Pupils typically prepa ...

or college. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is aligned with previous

Key Stage A key stage is a stage of the state education system in England, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages. The term is also used in so ...

s in the

National Curriculum A national curriculum is a common programme of study in schools that is designed to ensure nationwide uniformity of content and standards in education. It is usually legislated by the national government, possibly in consultation with state or othe ...

. Key Stage 5 is also the stage of education where students go through more intense and challenging courses in very specific subjects like media studies and physics. This stage is the last stage of secondary education for members of the sixth form. When

A levels The A-level (Advanced Level) is a subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education, as well as a school leaving qualification offered by the educational bodies in the United Kingdom and the educational a ...

are achieved, the students will be able to apply for university.

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