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Key stage 2 - Key stage 2 is the learning stage from Year 4* age 8/9 to Year 6* age 10/11, at primary school. At the end of key stage 2, students take national SATs* exams in English, Maths and Science, although in 2010, some schools boycotted the SATs exams.
Key stage 3 - Key stage 3 is the learning stage from Year 7* age 11/12 to Year 9* age 14, at secondary school. At the end of key stage 3, students are given a key stage 3 level by their teacher in each subject.
Key stage 4 - Key stage 4 is the learning stage from Year 10* age 15 to Year 11* age 16. At the end of key stage 4 students take GCSEs*, BTECs*, Diplomas*, or other qualifications appropriate to their ability.
Key stage 5 - Key Stage 5 encompasses Years 12 and Year 13*, or the 6th form*. Here students take ‘A’ Levels* or equivalent vocational qualifications, such as BTEC*.
KS2 - Key stage 2 is the learning stage from Year 4* age 8/9 to Year 6* age 10/11, at primary school. At the end of key stage 2, students take national SATs* exams in English, Maths and Science, although in 2010, some schools boycotted the SATs exams.
KS3 - Key stage 3 is the learning stage from Year 7* age 11/12 to Year 9* age 14, at secondary school. At the end of key stage 3, students are given a key stage 3 level by their teacher in each subject.
KS4 - Key stage 4 is the learning stage from Year 10* age 15 to Year 11* age 16. At the end of key stage 4 students take GCSEs*, BTECs*, Diplomas*, or other qualifications appropriate to their ability.
KS5 - Key Stage 5 encompasses Years 12 and Year 13*, or the 6th form*. Here students take ‘A’ Levels* or equivalent vocational qualifications, such as BTEC*.
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