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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Online learning is already used for some subjects at Advanced Higher level to share specialist teachers.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 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
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
Courses at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher are graded between A and D, with anyone who scores less than 40% receiving a "no award" result.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2022
That year, coursework was not marked for National 5, Higher or Advanced Higher courses and instead teachers were asked to estimate pupil's grades.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2022
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