The fourth stage of NEP 2020 is the high school or secondary stage and is for children between the ages of 14 and 18. Students in Class 9 and 10 will fall in the first part, and those in Class 11 and 12 in the second category. There is an option for students to exit after Class 10 and re-enter the next phase based on their interest.
This final stage is an extension of the third one, with focus on critical thinking. With the right amount of counseling and holistic learning at this stage, students can have a fair idea of what their aspirations are from career and life.