Secondary School

Secondary School

When children are age 12-16 they must attend Secondary School, these can be:

• Independent (private) schools
• State (government) schools

Children sit exams called Standard Grades at age 16.

Children are given help choosing subjects they would like to continue studying at Secondary school (Upper Secondary) or at college.

When children are age 16-18 they have the choice of:

• Continuing at Secondary school (Upper Secondary) or
• Further Education College,
• To choose a training course or 
• To look for a job.

In Upper Secondary, subjects are studied at different levels for examinations and/or National Certificate assessment.

Certain subjects may be taken in Sixth Year only for the Advanced Higher.

Guidance is offered in relation to transition to further or higher education, to training or to employment.