0_Wizard
It's grauation time where I live; students are completing their grade 12 year and getting their diplomas. 
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Twelfth grade
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List of secondary education systems by country
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Academic degree
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High school diploma
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1_Apprentice
We've just gotten past that same time here. One of my friend's daughter just got her diploma. Now she wants a car!
0_Wizard
I guess that is the next logical step, ha ha! Most students complete their diploma in 4 years here, how about you?
The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
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High school diploma
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You (Ha Ha Ha)
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Natalie Gauci
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1_Apprentice
Same here. Of course many then aspire to go off to University. Unfortunately, the costs are skyrocketing while the quality is sagging.