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Year 9 is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England and Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is the tenth or eleventh year of compulsory education. Children in this year are generally between 13, 14 and 15, with it being mostly equivalent to Eighth grade or Freshman year in the United States.

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Australia

In Australia, Year 9 is usually the tenth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 9 are aged between fourteen and fifteen. [1]

In Australia, Year 9 is seen by many educators as the "lost year", a period where thousands of students become unengaged with learning, are expelled, suspended, or drop out. In recent decades, many Australian schools have implemented Year 9 specialist programs to combat the issue. [2] Most are private schools which send students to outside campuses, whether in a city (such as Melbourne's City Cite), camp, alpine areas or even overseas. Such programs aim to "foster self-management and personal-development skills". [3] A NAPLAN test is held for Year 9 students.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, Year 9 is the ninth year of compulsory education, and the first year of secondary education. Children entering Year Nine are generally aged between 13 and 14. [4] Year 9 pupils are educated in secondary schools or area schools. [5]

United Kingdom

In England and Wales, Year 9 is the ninth year after Reception. It is the ninth full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 13 before 1st of September in any given academic year. [6] It is also the year in which pupils are formally assessed against National Curriculum levels. [7] With effect from 2009, National Curriculum Tests are no longer compulsory in this year group. [8] Year 9 is usually the third year of Secondary school and was previously known as the 'third year' or 'third form'. Some schools in the UK (especially grammar schools and private schools) still refer to 'year 9' as 'third year'. In most schools in England and Wales, it is also the final year of Key Stage 3. Pupils usually either choose or start their options for their GCSE qualifications in Year 9.

In Scotland, Year 9 is the equivalent to Second year (S2) where pupils start at the age of 12 or 13 and end at the age of 13 or 14. In Second year pupils pick subjects for Third year.

In Northern Ireland, Year 9 is the second year of Secondary education. Children in Year 9 are aged between 12 and 13. It is the second year of Key Stage 3. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Cost/Benefit Analysis Relating to the Implementation of a Common School Starting Age and Associated Nomenclature by 1 January 2010" (PDF). Atelier Learning Solutions Pty Ltd. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
  2. ↑ Ambrosy, Josh (9 January 2024). "Year 9 is often seen as the 'lost year'. Here's what schools are trying to keep kids engaged". The Conversation . Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  3. ↑ Tarica, Elisabeth (21 August 2006). "School of life" . The Age . Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "School years and levels". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
  5. ↑ "Types of schools". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
  6. ↑ "The secondary curriculum". National Curriculum website. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
  7. ↑ "National Curriculum teacher assessments and key stage tests". Directgov website. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
  8. ↑ "Major reforms to school accountability including an end to compulsory national tests for fourteen-year-olds. More support in Year Seven to help children make the jump to secondary school. Ed Balls announces new 'school report cards'". Press Release. Department for Children, Schools and Families. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
  9. ↑ "The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006" . Retrieved 11 January 2009.-
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