Age Placement Guide
Year Group equivalency with minimum age requirement
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.
| Minimum Age Requirement | UK Curriculum | American / IB Curriculum |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years-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 |
| 12 years-old | Year 8 | Grade 7 |