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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

This year, the pass rate for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in Scotland rose across the board.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

And at Advanced Higher it is 12.1, down from 13.3.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

However, the gap narrows at Advanced Higher level with a 1.2 percentage point difference between those with and without ASN.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

At Higher, the gap is 15.9 percentage points, down from 16.8 last year, and at Advanced Higher it is 12.1, down from 13.3.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

The pass rate for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in Scotland rose across the board last week.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025

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