Sixth Year

A Sixth Year is a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who is in their sixth year of magical education. Sixth Years are typically 16 to 17 years of age. The Sixth Year is the first year in which students sit N.E.W.T. level classes. Based off of their O.W.L. scores, and depending on the minimum requirements of the Professor teaching the subject at that time, students are allowed to sit any number of classes as long as they meet the requirements. Neither the core classes, or the elective courses are available to any student who does not meet said requirements. While student do have the opportunity to chose whether they wish to continue in particular subjects, those who begin studying N.E.W.T. level subjects in their sixth year are expected to carry on with the subject into the seventh year, and sit the N.E.W.T. exam in that subject.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince