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.
Year Group equivalency with minimum age requirement
Minimum Age Requirement |
UK Curriculum |
American/ IB Curriculum |
|
3years-old |
Foundation Stage 1 |
Pre KG |
|
4 years-old |
Foundation Stage 2 |
KG 1 |
|
5 years-old |
Year 1 |
KG 2 |
|
6 years-old |
Year 2 |
Grade 1 |
|
7 years-old |
Year 3 |
Grade 2 |
|
8 years-old |
Year 4 |
Grade 3 |
|
9 years-old |
Year 5 |
Grade 4 |
| 10 years-old | Year 6 | Grade 5 |
| 11 years-old | Year 7 | Grade 6 |
| 11 years-old | Year 7 |
Grade 6 |
|
12 years-old |
Year 8 |
Grade 7 |
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