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Use a capital 'Y' and a numeral for school years.

  • The Year 13 pupils were excited to tour the campus.
  • Though he was only in year nine, Sam knew he wanted to become a doctor.

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This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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