GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL - AGE PLACEMENT GUIDE

Let us simplify the Dubai school admission process and age requirements for you. Refer to the table below to learn more about the age cut-off for Pre-KG admissions (FS1 in the British Curriculum) as well as other grades. If your child has previously studied in a different curriculum, you can use this chart to compare grades and see exactly where they fit in.

EQUIVALENCE YEARS AND GRADES WITH MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

Minimum Age Requirement

 12 Year System Curriculum

(e.g. American/IB)

 GRDS System

3 years-old by 31st August *

Pre KG

Foundation Stage 1

4 years-old by 31st August *

KG1

 Foundation Stage 2

5 years-old by 31st August *

KG2

Year 1

6 years-old by 31st August *

Grade 1

Year 2

7 years-old

Grade 2

Year 3

8 years-old

Grade 3

Year 4

9 years-old

Grade 4

Year 5

10 years-old

Grade 5

Year 6

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