(North America) The federally designated, graduation-separated classification of grades 9–12 (approximately ages 14–18), regardless of whether they are compiled together in one school or separate from
Don’t knock football. My daughter chose her secondary school and university because they had good football teams. First girl in primary school team and then captain.
➡️ Do you have a child in 6th class? Our 'Transition Group for students who stammer” starts on 12 May! This group is a fun and friendly space to help 6th class students who stammer feel prepared and confident for s…
(North America) The federally designated, graduation-separated classification of grades 9–12 (approximately ages 14–18), regardless of whether they are compiled together in one school or separate from the other grades.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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(Philippines) A secondary education school for grades 7–10 (a continuation of elementary school). It is succeeded by senior high school.
In Canada and the Philippines, grade seven refers to the seventh year of formal schooling, typically attended by students aged twelve to thirteen. In Canada it usually sits within middle school or junior high, while in the Philippines it marks the first year of junior high school under the K-12 curriculum introduced in 2013. Outside these countries the equivalent level has different names, making the term a useful marker of regional school-system vocabulary.
(US) A school for children who have completed elementary school or grade school, but are not yet old enough for high school. It often includes grades 7 and 8, and possibly also 6 or 9.
Bourdieu's graphs are always very French and very 70s/80s, but I do remember I would be a great fit with secondary school teachers. And from personal experience, I can say that this is ... 100% correct :D
(Singapore) Middle school; junior high school; a school that one attends between the ages of 12-17 (equivalent of grades 7-10 in North America, and years 7-10 in Australia).
“Don’t knock football. My daughter chose her secondary school and university because they had good football teams. First girl in primary school team and then captain.”
“➡️ Do you have a child in 6th class? Our 'Transition Group for students who stammer” starts on 12 May! This group is a fun and friendly space to help 6th class students who stammer feel prepared and confident for secondary school /1”
“Bourdieu's graphs are always very French and very 70s/80s, but I do remember I would be a great fit with secondary school teachers. And from personal experience, I can say that this is ... 100% correct :D”
“An East Renfrewshire secondary school is celebrating after being praised by inspectors.”
“South Surrey secondary school’s girls rugby squad starts season 3-0 https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/649860/ South Surrey secondary school’s girls rugby squad starts season 3-0 Published 10:30 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026 A…”
(UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) A state school attended between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18 between primary school and university.
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