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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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
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
The number of pupils achieving an A, B or C grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher increased last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 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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