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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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

The number of pupils achieving an A, B or C grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher was down across the board.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024

About 128,000 students from 500 schools, colleges and training centres will find out how they did in National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 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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