AGE 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. 

Our Admissions is open for Academic Year 2025-26

School Age Cut-off Requirements

To support children’s wellbeing and readiness for school, education authorities have introduced age cut-off requirements that ensure children begin their learning journey at the most appropriate developmental stage, while also creating consistency across schools and Early Years providers.

These requirements apply to new student admissions from the 2026–27 academic year.*

*These age eligibility requirements apply to children enrolling in a school or Early Childhood Centre for the first time, in accordance with the approved age cut-off dates. Students who are currently enrolled in schools or ECCs will not be affected by this amendment.

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KHDA FAQs

School Ages by Grade/Year
(New Age Eligibility Requirements)

School Ages by Grade/Year
(Current Age Eligibility Requirements)

The table below shows the current age eligibility requirements, which remain unchanged for all students who are already enrolled. These requirements will continue to apply for the duration of the student’s enrolment