Eleventh grade
Eleventh grade is the eleventh year of formal or compulsory education. It is typically the second or third year of high school. Students in eleventh grade are usually 16-17 years of age.
Australia
In Australia, Year 11 is the twelfth year of education and fifth year of high school education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 11 are aged around fifteen, sixteen, or seventeen. In Queensland, Year 11 students are the youngest in the country, as they usually enter at age fifteen.In New South Wales, Year 11 is the shortest year as it only lasts three whole terms. Students commence Year 12 in Term 4 instead of completing a fourth term of Year 11.
Year 11 is followed by Year 12, the final year of high school.
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, students get admitted in the 11th grade after passing the Secondary School Certificate examinations. Educational institutions offering the 11th–12th grade education are known as colleges. To study in the 11th grade, students must choose one of the three streams.Belgium
In Belgium, the 11th grade is called "5e secondaire" in the French speaking part of the country, "5de middelbaar" in the Dutch speaking part and "5te sekundäre" in the German speaking part of Belgium.Brazil
In Brazil, the eleventh grade is the "segundo ano do ensino médio", meaning "second grade of high school". Students tend to be 16 years old.Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, the 11th grade is the penultimate year of the high-school stage. Students tend to be 16–17 years old.Canada
In Canada, the equivalent is Grade 11. In all provinces and territories except Quebec, a student continues to Grade 12 to complete their high school education. In Quebec, Grade 11 is the final year of secondary education, followed by CEGEP, a pre-university level unique to Quebec.Colombia
In Colombia, all eleventh-grade students are required to complete an internship, known as alphabetisation, to distinguish it from university-level internships. These internships typically focus on community service, with students engaging in activities such as teaching in schools, assisting in hospitals, or supporting libraries.Additionally, students must take the ICFES National Test, a standardized exam required for graduation and higher education admission. They are also required to present themselves for the Colombian Army draft. However, since most eleventh-grade students are 16–17 years old, the army cannot legally recruit them due to age restrictions. In most cases, participation in the draft process is substituted by paying a monetary fee.
Egypt
Among Egyptian students it is called تانية ثانوي, which means "the second year of secondary school". In this year, students have the choice to enter either the scientific or literature section. In the scientific section, applied mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics are studied, while in the literature section, history, geography, philosophy and psychology are studied. Both sections study Arabic, foreign languages and mathematics as common subjects between them. After finishing 3 years of secondary school, students can apply to a college depending on their chosen section.Finland
In Finland there are three years of high school. 11th grade is the second.France
In France, The equivalent is the Première, which is the penultimate year of Secondary education in France.Greece
In Greece, the 11th grade is called the second year of lyceum school, high school, or upper secondary school. It is the penultimate year of secondary education, but it is not compulsory to attend.Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, 11th grade is called Form 5. Students attending local schools in Hong Kong will study four core subjects in preparation for the HKDSE. These include Chinese language, English language, mathematics, and citizenship and social development.India
In India, Class 11 is the first year of senior secondary education, as part of the country's 10+2 system of schooling. It follows Class 10, the final year of junior secondary education, and precedes to Class 12. Class 11 is offered under multiple education boards in India, including the Central Board of Secondary Education, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, as well as various other state boards of education.Students entering Class 11 choose one among several academic "streams" which determine the subjects they will study for the rest of their secondary education. The major streams are the Science stream, the Commerce Stream, and the Humanities/Arts stream. Several state boards and central boards also offer vocational courses focussing on skill development and improving employability.
Class 11 is offered under multiple education boards in India, including the Central Board of Secondary Education, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, as well as various other state boards of education.
Indonesia
In Indonesia, after appearing for Class X Boards, students entering Class 11 opt for the programs they want to study for the rest of their secondary education. There are three major programs available, which include: the "science" program, which comprises physics, chemistry and biology; the "social" program, which usually consists of subjects including economy, geography and sociology; and the "literature" program, with subjects such as foreign languages, Indonesian literature, and anthropology.Ireland
In Ireland, it is Fifth Year or Cúigú Bhliain of Secondary School. In this year, students prepare for their Leaving Certificate.Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, Grade 11 is the final year of upper secondary education. Students typically enter at 16–17 years old and complete the State Final Attestation exams to receive a certificate of general secondary education, which are required for graduation and eligibility for higher education or vocational programs. Upper secondary education allows students to focus on academic tracks or vocational tracks.Lebanon
In Lebanon, 11th Grade is also known as grade 11 or premiere. Students are divided into either scientific or general science in grade 12, as well as economics which proceeds to become economics or humanities in grade 12. The choice of division is done according to grades and sometimes according to what the student wants to do in college. A student can go from scientific to economics later in grade 12, but not the opposite.Nepal
In Nepal, students complete their SEE boards. Afterwards, they used to start 11th Grade as starting of "college level education". It is now considered higher secondary education. Students can take in 3 different streams, plus 2.- Science
- Arts
- Management
Israel
In Israel, eleventh grade is known as "Yud-Aleph". Ages of the students average at around 16-17.Eleventh grade is when Israeli students do their final tests for most of the subjects for their high school diploma.
It is considered to be the hardest and most stressful year, because in most schools, There's a final test for every subject besides English, Maths, and their Megamot.
Palestinian Territories
In 11th Grade, ages of the students average at around 16–17. 11th Grade is when Palestinian students do their final tests for most of the subjects for their high school diploma.Many students consider it to be the hardest, and most stressful year. In most schools, they do the final test for every subject besides English, math, and Arabic.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, 11th grade also known as Form 5 in secondary school. The students at this stage are 17 years old, and it is the fifth and last year in the secondary school. This year is critical as the students in this stage sit for one of the biggest and most important national exams; the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Exam. This is a crucial exam that determines the future of the student. Some of them even start work immediately after their SPM.Mexico
In some parts of Mexico, 11th Grade is the second year of high school. Most students enter this grade at the age of 16, but some might enter as early as 15 or as late as 17.Norway
In Norway, the eleventh year of education is the first year of Videregående skole, equivalent to high school. It is not referred to as the 11th Grade, but rather the first grade of Videregående, or VG1. Although Videregående skole is not compulsory for Norwegians, approximately 93% of people aged 16–18 enroll. There is no upper age limit for starting or finishing Videregående skole, but students cannot enroll earlier than the year they turn 16.New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year 12 is the equivalent of 11th Grade, with students aged 16 or 17 during the years. It is the fourth year of secondary school and the twelfth year of compulsory education. During Year 12, most students complete Level 2 of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, the country's main national qualification for secondary school students. Students in Year 12 typically study English and a minimum of five elective subjects with mathematics highly recommended.Pakistan
In Pakistan, 11th Grade is the first of the two years in college and is equivalently referred to as "first year." Students in this year level are, in most cases, 15 to 16 years old.Students select from the following programs:
- Pre-medical
- Pre-engineering
- Commerce
- Humanities
- Science
- Home economics
- Arts