sixth former
/sɪksθ ˈfɔːrmər/
noun
- A student in the final two years of secondary school in the UK (typically ages 16–18), preparing for A-level exams or equivalent.
- As a sixth-former, she has more freedom to choose her own subjects.
- The sixth-formers are studying hard for their A-level exams in June.
- The school organized a career fair for sixth-formers to explore university options.