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Advanced Higher

British

noun

1. the highest level of qualification offered within the school system, replacing the former Certificate of Sixth Year Studies
2. ( as modifier )
  
  Advanced Higher Maths
a pass in a particular subject at Advanced Higher level

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Advanced Higher

The pass rate for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in Scotland rose across the board at the start of the month.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The rate for Higher increased from 75.9% to 76.7%, and the rate for Advanced Higher rose from 76.7% to 77.6%.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

The number of pupils achieving an A, B or C grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher has increased slightly on last year.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

In Scotland, the number of pupils achieving an A, B or C grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher rose across the board this year.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025

In 2024, 44,855 of the 552,695 certificated grades for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher were appealed.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025

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