Advanced Higher
Britishnoun
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the highest level of qualification offered within the school system, replacing the former Certificate of Sixth Year Studies
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( as modifier )
Advanced Higher Maths
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a pass in a particular subject at Advanced Higher level
Example Sentences
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The pass rate for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in Scotland rose across the board last week.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025
The number of pupils achieving an A, B or C grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher was down across the board last year.
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025
Students across Scotland are set to find out their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher examination results.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023
It modified National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher assessments, as well as some National 3 and 4 courses, in a bid to reduce the volume of assessment and ease the workload of pupils and teachers.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2022
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams will be held in spring 2022 providing public health advice allows it.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2021
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