AGE PLACEMENT

SCHOOL ADMISSION AGES

Grade Level Placement

The Academy places students in age-appropriate grade levels in accordance with the Ministry of Education/KHDA regulations.

 

Families are encouraged to use the country comparison chart below to ensure that they are applying to the correct grade level, taking into account the differences that exist in the naming of “grades” around the world.

 

If there are questions about the correct grade-level placement, please contact the Registration Team. Please note the new KHDA  regulations for FS1/FS2 applications September 2021/22 and the changes of age requirements: Click Here

Our Admissions is open for Academic Year 2024-25 and 2025-26

UK Curriculum American/IB Age Cut Off Date
Nursery Nursery 2 Years 31st August
FS1 Pre-K 3 Years 31st August
FS2 KG1 4 Years 31st August
Year 1 KG2 5 Years 31st August
Year 2 Grade 1 6 Years 31st August
Year 3 Grade 2 7 Years 31st August
Year 4 Grade 3 8 Years 31st August
Year 5 Grade 4 9 Years 31st August
Year 6 Grade 5 10 Years 31st August
Year 7 Grade 6 11 Years 31st August
Year 8 Grade 7 12 Years 31st August
Year 9 Grade 8 13 Years 31st August
Year 10 Grade 9 14 Years 31st August
Year 11 Grade 10 15 Years 31st August
Year 12 Grade 11 16 Years 31st August
Year 13 Grade 12 17 Years 31st August

Please click here to view the latest KHDA updates on school ages.

school admissions
NURSERY – POST-16