Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fifth-form
Noun
/fɪfθ fɔːrm/
Definition
The fifth form refers to a year of schooling typically attended by students in their penultimate year of secondary education.
Examples
- During fifth form, students focused on revising for their GCSEs.
- Many students form close friendships during their time in the fifth form.
- Extracurricular activities are often popular among students in the fifth form.
Meaning
In the context of the UK education system, the fifth form is often associated with students who are around 15 to 16 years old and are preparing for their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams.
Synonyms
- Year 11
- Secondary school year
