Meaning of the word "A level" in English

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A level

US /ˈeɪ ˌlev.əl/
UK /ˈeɪ ˌlev.əl/
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Noun

1.

a qualification in a specific subject taken in the final year of school in England and Wales, usually at age 18

Example:
She got three A levels and went to university.
You need good A level grades to get into a top university.
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