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by electronstudio 2494 days ago
6th formers are aged 16-18. I think 6th graders are much younger?
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mattlondon 2494 days ago
Correct. 6th form (lower sixth and upper sixth) is the two academic years prior to going to uni in the UK. 16-18 year olds.
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KuiN 2493 days ago
It's an England and Wales thing, not a UK thing.
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Izkata 2494 days ago
> I think 6th graders are much younger?

About 11-12 years old.

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InitialLastName 2491 days ago
Yes, usually 11-12.
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