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 |