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Educational stages vary around the world. Some countries describe the different stages in years, whereas other countries use a system of grades.

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International

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognizes seven levels of education in its International Standard Classification of Education system (ISCED). United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16 These range from Level 0 (pre-primary education) to Level 6 (second stage of tertiary education). UNESCO's International Bureau of Education maintains a database of country-specific education systems and their stages.

Australia

In Australia children undergo twelve years of formal education plus kindergarten and/or a "preparatory grade" or "Prep", usually starting at ages five to six and finishing at ages 17 to 18. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling The Years are numbered from 1 to 12. Primary school is Years 1–6, and secondary school Years 7–12 in ACT, NSW, TAS, and VIC, while primary school is Years 1–7 and secondary school 8–12 in WA, SA, and QLD. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes } The Australian Capital Territory (ACT is the Capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and its smallest self-governing internal territory Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name It is located south of the eastern side of the Continent, being separated from it by Bass Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent

Brazil

In Brazil there are three levels of Basic Education: "Educação Infantil" (Preschool in the US), "Ensino Fundamental" (Elementary School in the US) and "Ensino Médio" (High School in the US), which generally are completed by age eighteen. Basic Education is designed to provide the necessary minimum knowledge for the exercise of citizenship. It also serves to develop consciousness for choosing future professions. In Brazil, after the name of the grade one may use the names "série" or "ano". The educational stages in Brazil are divided as follows:

Educação Infantil

Educação Infantil (Brazil Grade) Ages Correspondent in the U. S
Creche 0–3 Day Care
Pré-Escola 4–6 Preschool

Ensino Fundamental

Ensino Fundamental (Brazil Grade) Ages Correspondent in the U. Day care or child care is care of a child during the Day by a person other than the child's Parents or Legal guardians typically someone outside S
1º ano (Primeiro Ano) 6–7 first grade
2º ano (Segundo Ano) 7–8 second grade
3º ano (Terceiro Ano) 8–9 third grade
4º ano (Quarto Ano) 9–10 fourth grade
5º ano (Quinto Ano) 10–11 fifth grade
6º ano (Sexto Ano) 11–12 sixth grade
7º ano (Sétimo Ano) 12–13 seventh grade
8º ano (Oitavo Ano) 13–14 eighth grade
9º ano (Nono Ano) 14–15 ninth grade

Ensino Médio:

Ensino Médio (Brazil Grade) Ages Correspondent in the U. First grade (called Grade 1 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and other nations In the United States Second grade (called Grade 2 in some regions is a year of Primary education. In the United States third grade (called grade 3 in some regions is a year of Primary education. 4th Grade redirects here For the South Park episode see 4th Grade (South Park episode. Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Eighth grade (called Grade 8 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Senior 1 or' Year 9 in some regions also known as freshman year in the U S
1º ano (Primeiro Ano) 15–16 tenth grade
2º ano (Segundo Ano) 16–17 eleventh grade
3º ano (Terceiro Ano) 17–18 twelfth grade

China

There are nine compulsory years of education in the PRC, Primary (小学) 1-6 and Elementary Middle (初中) 1-3. Tenth grade (called Grade 10 or Senior 2 in some regions also known as sophomore year in the U Eleventh grade (called Grade 11 or Senior 3 in some regions also known as junior year in the U Twelfth grade, (also known as senior year or Senior 4 in the U Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES There are an optional three extra years of Upper Middle (高中) 1-3 which may be followed by study at university.

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong system is based on the United Kingdom system, with an optional year at kindergarten, six years of primary school (小學) and seven years of secondary school (中學), followed by three years at university. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Primary 1 – 6 (小一 – 小六) corresponds to Years 1 – 6 in the UK, and Forms 1 – 7 (中一 – 中七) correspond to Years 7 – 13. Usually students begin Primary One at age 5 or 6 and complete Form 7 at age 18 or 19.

There are plans to change the system to 12 years of compulsory education at school (that is, removal of Form 7) followed by four years at university, mimicking the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

In Hong Kong, international schools follow the system of the country they are based upon, for example the English Schools Foundation uses the UK year system, and French International Schools use the French collège, école, lycée system. The English Schools Foundation ( Chinese 英基學校協會 abbreviated ESF or 英基 is an organisation that runs 20 educational institutions most of which are École is a Village and commune in the Savoie department and Rhône-Alpes region of France. Also, the English term Form followed by the English number is common usage even in otherwise Cantonese conversations. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States

France

The most junior level of schooling in France is l'école maternelle. Compulsory education begins at the age of six, when children enter l'école élémentaire. The two may be combined, known as l'école primaire. The numbered years, or classes are as follows:

After this, students attend collège, from the ages of eleven to fifteen. The classes are numbered in descending order.

The final part of French secondary education takes place at the lycée. Education is only compulsory to the age of 14 or 16 le lycée covers three years, and concludes in the French Baccalaureat. The baccalauréat (bakaloʁeˈa often known in France colloquially as le bac or le bachôt, is an academic qualification which These are:

It is possible in France to fail a year, and need to resit (redoubler).

Republic of Ireland

In the Republic of Ireland, there are two levels of compulsory education; primary school (ca. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory 5-12 years of age) and secondary school (ca. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes 13-18 years). The names of each class are as follows:

After Sixth Class, students move to secondary school, entering;

Junior Cycle:

Senior Cycle:

In some schools, Transition Year is compulsory, in others it is optional, and in others is not available. The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary The Leaving Certificate ( Ardteistiméireacht) commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert (Irish Ardteist) is the final course in the Irish

Malaysia

Main article: Education in Malaysia

Compulsory education in Malaysia spans a period of 11 years and comprises both primary and secondary education. Education in Malaysia may be obtained from government-sponsored schools, Private schools or through Homeschooling. Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Australia See also Education Kindergarten is optional.

Malaysian primary school consists of six years of education, referred to as Standard 1 to Standard 6. Standards 1 – 3 are classified as Level One (Tahap Satu in Malay) while Standards 4 – 6 make up Level Two (Tahap Dua). Primary schooling usually begins at the age of 7 and ends at 12. Students take their first national examination, the UPSR, towards the end of the Standard 6 school year. Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah also known as Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (commonly abbreviated as UPSR, translation Primary School Evaluation Test) Performance in the UPSR has no effect on their resuming schooling; all students continue with their secondary education after leaving primary school.

Secondary schooling usually begins at age 13. Secondary schools offer education for a total of five years, starting with Form 1 and finishing at Form 5. Forms 1 – 3 are grouped together into the "Lower Form" and Forms 4 & 5 are considered the "Upper Form". Students in Form 3 will have to sit for their second national exam, the PMR. Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR is a Malaysian public examination taken by Form 3 students They are then streamed into sciences or humanities classes for the Upper Form according to their performance in this exam. At age 17 students in Form 5 sit for the final level of national examinations, the SPM (Malaysian Certificate of Education). The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM or the Malaysian Certificate of Education is a national examination taken by all fifth form students in Malaysia. Achieving a passing grade in the Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language) portion of the exams is compulsory; failure results in an automatic failing grade for all subjects taken in the examination and the student is held back to repeat Form 5. Completion of the examination signifies that the student has completed formal education in Malaysia; an SPM certificate remains the base requirement to secure most jobs in Malaysia.

After the SPM, students have a choice of either continuing with Form 6 (which comprises 2 years, Lower and Upper Six) or entering matriculation (pre-university programs). If they opt for Form 6, they will be required to take the STPM examination. The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM English: Malaysian Higher School Certificate is a pre-university examination taken by students in Malaysia. Although generally taken by those desiring to attend public universities in Malaysia, an STPM certification is internationally recognized and may also be used, though rarely required, to enter private local universities for undergraduate courses.

Norway

Main article: Education in Norway

In Norway children start school at the age of six; before that kindergarten is voluntary. Education in Norway is mandatory for all children aged 6-16 The School year in Norway runs from late August to mid June the following year This school is called "barneskole" (childrenschool):

The second school is "ungdomsskole" (youth-school). At this level the students are rated with grades in each subject, in addition to behavior and orderliness:

The last school before higher education is called "videregående skole" (ongoing school) and is voluntary, though most choose to attend. At this level students decide among separate career-related schools. The most popular such school is designed to prepare one for further education, while others prepare students for vocations such as mechanics, electricians, cooks and so on. Educational stages in these schools begin again at "one" and are named Vg1, Vg2, Vg3 and Vg4. Some of the more practical schools last only two years, and some students may choose to attend an extra year to study higher education. The typical duration is three years, though some schools offer a four-year program to enable students to engage in more athletics or gather real work experience.

Singapore

A Singaporean compulsory education lasts 12 years, beginning with Primary 1 – 6, followed by Secondary (abbreviated Sec) 1 – 4. Singapore After Sec, it is non-compulsory but highly recommended to continue studying via:

One then has the option to move on to University education.

United Kingdom

Main article: Education in the United Kingdom

England and Wales

In England and Wales education is divided into two stages: primary education and secondary education. Education in the United Kingdom is organised separately in each of the countries of the United Kingdom with power over education in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland being devolved England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Australia See also Education Required assessment within the National Curriculum takes place in years 2, 6, 9 (Standard Attainment Tests (SATs, pronounced "sats"), not to be confused with the US (SAT) and Year 11 (GCSEs). The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for College admissions in the The General Certificate of Secondary Education ( GCSE) is the name of an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject generally taken in a number of subjects by School education is generally followed by three or four years at university by those who decide to stay in education.

Children begin school either in the school year or school term in which they reach their fifth birthday. Primary schools educate children from Reception through to Year 6, and may be subdivided into infant and junior schools. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory In schools in Australia, England and Wales Year Six is the sixth year after reception. An Infant school is a type of School which caters for young children usually between the ages of 4 and 7 years A junior school is a type of School which caters for children often between the ages of 4 and 11 Alternatively, children may attend private prep schools. In English language usage in the former British Empire, the present-day Commonwealth, a preparatory school (usually abbreviated to prep school

Secondary education is compulsory to the age of 16. Schools have various possible names, such as grammar, comprehensive and secondary schools, which may or may not indicate selective admission or tuition fees (see main article). A grammar school is one of several different types of School in the history of education in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries A comprehensive school is a Secondary school and State school for children from the age of 11 to at least 16 that does not select children on the basis of academic Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Sixth Form education is not compulsory at present, and not all secondary schools have a sixth form. The sixth form, in the English, Welsh and Northern Irish education systems Commonwealth West Indian countries such as Barbados, Belize There are also Sixth form colleges just for Year 12 and 13 students. A sixth form college is an educational institution in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Hong Kong or Malta where students aged 16

Some secondary schools still use the 'form' system, with Year 7 being First Form (or "first year"), Year 8 being Second Form, et cetera, up until Years 12 and 13, which together make up the Sixth Form (namely lower and upper sixth form). Some independent schools use other naming systems.

In some areas in England, a three-tier system of education is used, in which students pass through three stages: First school/Lower school (Reception to Year 3/4), Middle school (Year 4/5 to Year 7/8) and finally High or Upper School (Year 8/9–Year 13). Three-tier education refers to those structures of schooling which exist in some parts of England where pupils are taught in three distinct school types First school and lower school are terms used in some areas of the United Kingdom to describe the first stage of Primary education. First school and lower school are terms used in some areas of the United Kingdom to describe the first stage of Primary education. Reception or Primary 1 is the first year of Primary school in the United Kingdom and South Australia. Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School Upper Schools tend to be schools within Secondary education. Outside England the term normally refers to a section of a larger school

Numbering of years in English and Welsh State schools
Year Ages School Key Stage
Reception 3–5 Infant or Primary Foundation
Year One 5–6 Key Stage 1
Year Two 6–7
Year Three 7–8 Junior or Primary Key Stage 2
Year Four 8–9
Year Five 9–10
Year Six 10–11
Year Seven 11–12 Secondary Key Stage 3
Year Eight 12–13
Year Nine 13–14
Year Ten 14–15 Key Stage 4
Year Eleven 15–16
Year Twelve 16–17 Secondary or Sixth form college Key Stage 5
Year Thirteen 17–18

Northern Ireland

The system in place in Northern Ireland resembles that in place in England Wales, but there are notable differences. State school is an expression used in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to distinguish schools provided by the government from privately Reception or Primary 1 is the first year of Primary school in the United Kingdom and South Australia. An Infant school is a type of School which caters for young children usually between the ages of 4 and 7 years See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory The Foundation Stage is the British government label for education for pupils aged 3 to 5 in England. In schools in England and Wales Year One is the first year after Reception Key Stage 1 is the legal term for the two years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 1 and Year 2 when pupils are aged between 5 and 7 In schools in England and Wales Year Two is the second year after Reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Three is the third year after Reception. A junior school is a type of School which caters for children often between the ages of 4 and 11 See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Key Stage 2 is the legal term for the four years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 and Year 6 when pupils are aged between In schools in England and Wales Year Four is the fourth year after Reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Five is the fifth year after reception. In schools in Australia, England and Wales Year Six is the sixth year after reception. In schools in Australia, England and Wales Year Seven is the seventh year of schooling after Reception. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Key Stage 3 is the legal term for the three years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 7 Year 8 and Year 9 when In schools in England, Wales and Australia Year Eight is the eighth year of schooling after Reception. In schools in England, Wales and Australia, Year Nine is the ninth year of schooling after Reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Ten is the tenth year after reception. Key Stage 4 is the legal term for the last two years of compulsory schooling in maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - normally known In schools in England and Wales Year Eleven is the eleventh year after reception. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes A sixth form college is an educational institution in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Hong Kong or Malta where students aged 16 Key Stage 5 is an unofficial label used to describe the two years of post-compulsory education for students aged 16-18 or at Sixth form, in the United Kingdom, to Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Education is compulsory during only 12 years, with pupils starting primary school in the September following their 4th birthday (except for those born in July or August, who start a year later). Years are numbered from this point, meaning that Year 2 in the Northern Irish system is the closest in age range to England's Year 1.

As with England and Wales, education is divided into primary and secondary (or post-primary) sectors, with a division at age 11. The label Key Stage is also used, although with slightly different meanings to those seen in England. A Key Stage is a stage of the state Education system in the UK and Gibraltar setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various As of 2007 the province has a wholly selective system at the post-primary level, with all Year 7 pupils taking the Eleven plus tests. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the United Kingdom the Eleven Plus or Transfer Test is an Examination administered to some students in their last year of primary education This system will end with the new intake in 2009, with new arrangements as yet to be confirmed. This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories.

Numbering of years in Northern Irish State schools
Year Ages School Key Stage
Year One 4–5 Primary Foundation Stage
Year Two 5–6
Year Three 6–7 Key Stage 1
Year Four 7–8
Year Five 8–9 Key Stage 2
Year Six 9–10
Year Seven 10–11
Year Eight 11–12 Secondary Key Stage 3
Year Nine 12–13
Year Ten 13–14
Year Eleven 14–15 Key Stage 4
Year Twelve 15–16

Scotland

In Scotland, education is divided into two stages: primary education and secondary education. State school is an expression used in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to distinguish schools provided by the government from privately In schools in England and Wales Year One is the first year after Reception See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory The Foundation Stage is the British government label for education for pupils aged 3 to 5 in England. In schools in England and Wales Year Two is the second year after Reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Three is the third year after Reception. Key Stage 1 is the legal term for the two years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 1 and Year 2 when pupils are aged between 5 and 7 In schools in England and Wales Year Four is the fourth year after Reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Five is the fifth year after reception. Key Stage 2 is the legal term for the four years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 and Year 6 when pupils are aged between In schools in Australia, England and Wales Year Six is the sixth year after reception. In schools in Australia, England and Wales Year Seven is the seventh year of schooling after Reception. In schools in England, Wales and Australia Year Eight is the eighth year of schooling after Reception. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Key Stage 3 is the legal term for the three years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 7 Year 8 and Year 9 when In schools in England, Wales and Australia, Year Nine is the ninth year of schooling after Reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Ten is the tenth year after reception. In schools in England and Wales Year Eleven is the eleventh year after reception. Key Stage 4 is the legal term for the last two years of compulsory schooling in maintained schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - normally known Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Australia See also Education Primary education is delivered almost exclusively through primary schools which offer education for pupils aged between 4 and 12. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Children are entitled to pre-school education from their third birthday, and must enter compulsory education from the August after their 5th birthday. There is some leeway in the starting date or pupils[1]. Education lasts 7 years in the primary school, before pupils move to a secondary school for between 4 and 6 years, the last two being optional. There is some variation in the phasing of education in more remote areas of Scotland, where provision may be made in a through school, or in other combinations of institutes.

Numbering of years in Scottish State schools
Year Ages School
Nursery 3–5
Primary One 4–6 Primary
Primary Two 5–7
Primary Three 6–8
Primary Four 7–9
Primary Five 8–10
Primary Six 9–11
Primary Seven 10–12
Secondary One 11–13 Secondary
Secondary Two 12–14
Secondary Three 13–15
Secondary Four 14–16
Secondary Five 15–17
Secondary Six 16–18

United States and Canada

Main articles: Education in the United States, Education in Canada

In Canada and the United States the grades traditionally begin at 1 and run to 12 (or 11 or 13 in some areas); in the US they are referred to by ordinal number (e. State school is an expression used in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to distinguish schools provided by the government from privately See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes Education in the United States is provided mainly by government with control and funding coming from three levels federal, state, and local. Education in Canada is provided funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and Local governments Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United States of America —commonly referred to as the g. "third grade"), while in Canada the cardinal number is used (e. g. "grade 3"). An additional preceding level called Kindergarten is now standard in most areas, and a further preceding level called Preschool or Nursery school is not uncommon. ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling A nursery school is a school for children between the ages of three and five staffed by qualified teachers and other professionals who encourage and supervise educational play rather than In the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as some parts of the state of Wisconsin, kindergarten is split further into junior and senior kindergarten.

At the secondary school level, grades 9–12 are also known as freshman (or "first-year"), sophomore, junior, and senior, especially in the United States. A freshman, fresher, fish, or frosh is a first-year student in an educational institution Sophomore is a term used to describe a second effort instance or release Eleventh grade (called Grade 11 or Senior 3 in some regions also known as junior year in the U Twelfth grade, (also known as senior year or Senior 4 in the U At the post-secondary level (college or university), these terms are used almost exclusively to refer to what would otherwise be grades 13–16, also mainly in the United States. However, at the post-secondary level in Canada, freshman is often called first-year, sophomore as second-year, and so on.

These tables outline the ages, in years, of each grade level. However, students are sometimes older because of grade retention or younger because of grade skipping. Grade retention or grade repetition is the process of having a Student who repeats a course usually one previously failed Grade skipping is a form of Academic acceleration, often used for Gifted /talented students that involves the student entirely skipping the Curriculum of

Elementary school: (sometimes includes 5th or 6th grade, and sometimes goes up to 8th grade)

U. See also Primary education An elementary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory education known as elementary S. Grade Ages Canadian Grade
kindergarten 5–6 kindergarten
first grade 6–7 grade one
second grade 7–8 grade two
third grade 8–9 grade three
fourth grade 9–10 grade four
fifth grade 10–11 grade five

Middle school: (variations: grade 5–6, grade 6–8, grade 5–8, grade 5–9, grade 6–9, grade 7–8)

U. ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling First grade (called Grade 1 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and other nations First grade (called Grade 1 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and other nations In the United States Second grade (called Grade 2 in some regions is a year of Primary education. In the United States Second grade (called Grade 2 in some regions is a year of Primary education. In the United States third grade (called grade 3 in some regions is a year of Primary education. In the United States third grade (called grade 3 in some regions is a year of Primary education. 4th Grade redirects here For the South Park episode see 4th Grade (South Park episode. 4th Grade redirects here For the South Park episode see 4th Grade (South Park episode. Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations S. Grade Ages Canadian Grade
sixth grade 11–12 grade six
seventh grade 12–13 grade seven
eighth grade 13–14 grade eight

High school:

U. Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Eighth grade (called Grade 8 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations Eighth grade (called Grade 8 in some regions is a year of Education in the United States and many other nations S. Grade Ages Canadian Grade
ninth grade, freshman 14–15 grade nine
tenth grade, sophomore 15–16 grade ten
eleventh grade, junior 16–17 grade eleven
twelfth grade, senior 17–18 grade twelve

Children typically start school at age five, but may turn six during the school year. Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Senior 1 or' Year 9 in some regions also known as freshman year in the U Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Senior 1 or' Year 9 in some regions also known as freshman year in the U Tenth grade (called Grade 10 or Senior 2 in some regions also known as sophomore year in the U Tenth grade (called Grade 10 or Senior 2 in some regions also known as sophomore year in the U Eleventh grade (called Grade 11 or Senior 3 in some regions also known as junior year in the U Eleventh grade (called Grade 11 or Senior 3 in some regions also known as junior year in the U Twelfth grade, (also known as senior year or Senior 4 in the U Twelfth grade, (also known as senior year or Senior 4 in the U This accounts for age differences within the same grade. Different school districts have different entrance requirements, with some using age on the first day of school, and others using age on a specified date. Also, some areas use junior high school, typically grades 7–8 or 9, instead of middle school. The grade configurations vary from school to school and district to district in the USA and Canada.

See also

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