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Elementary school is kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-10), middle school is grades 6-8 (ages 11-13), and high school is grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). We offer the resources below to assist you with information on local area public schools and aftercare programs.
Children begin their secondary school studies around the age of 12 and leave around the age of 17 or 18, having taken 2 State exams in that period. The minimum school leaving age is 16 years or the completion of 3 years of post-primary education, whichever is the later.
Student Age (as of September 1, 2021) | American Grade Equivalent |
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14 years old | Grade 9 |
13 years old | Grade 8 |
12 years old | Grade 7 |
11 years old | Grade 6 |
Secondary (or high) school
Secondary education is generally for kids 12 to 18 years old. This group usually includes Grades 7 to 12.
In the United States, ninth grade is usually the first year in high school (called “upper secondary school” in other countries). In this system, ninth graders are also often referred to as freshmen. … The typical age for U.S. 9th grade students is 14 to 15 years.
Age | Grade | School |
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General | ||
17 | 11 | High School |
18 | 12 | |
19 | 13 | University (Bachelor’s Degree) |
In schools in England and Wales, Year One is the first year after Reception. It is currently the first full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 5 before September 1st in any given academic year. … In Wales, Year 1 is part of the Foundation phase.
The twelfth grade is the twelfth school year after kindergarten. It is also the last year of compulsory secondary education, or “high school”. Students are often 17–18 years old. Twelfth graders are referred to as Seniors.
Mexico. In some parts the eleventh grade is the second year of high school. Most students enter this grade as 16 year olds, but some might enter early as 15 and late as 17.
Age | Grade | Educational establishments |
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11 | 6 | Elementary school (小学校 shōgakkō) Compulsory Education |
12 | 1 (7th) | Junior high school/Lower secondary school (中学校 chūgakkō) Compulsory Education |
13 | 2 (8th) | |
14 | 3 (9th) |
Birth Date | Age | US Grade |
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Sept. 1, 2010 – Aug. 31, 2011 | 11-12 | Grade 6 |
Sept. 1, 2009 – Aug. 31, 2010 | 12-13 | Grade 7 |
Sept. 1, 2008 – Aug. 31, 2009 | 13-14 | Grade 8 |
Sept. 1, 2007 – Aug. 31, 2008 | 14-15 | Grade 9 |
The Ontario education system had five years of secondary education, the fifth year known as “grade 13” from 1921 to 1988. Then, grade 13 was replaced in 1993 by the OAC for students starting high school (grade 9). The OAC continued to act as a fifth year of secondary education until it was phased out in 2003.
Age | UK Years | US/International Grades |
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12 – 13 | Year 8 | 7th Grade |
13 – 14 | Year 9 | 8th Grade |
14 – 15 | Year 10 | 9th Grade (Freshman) |
15 – 16 | Year 11 | 10th Grade (Sophomore) |
In the United States 9th graders are in their first year of high school and are 14 to15 years of age. Students will typically enter 9th grade at 14 years old and complete it at 15 years old.
Age | UK Years | US/International Grades |
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13 – 14 | Year 9 | 8th Grade |
14 – 15 | Year 10 | 9th Grade (Freshman) |
15 – 16 | Year 11 | 10th Grade (Sophomore) |
16 – 17 | Year 12 / Lower 6th | 11th Grade (Junior) |
Age | Japan | U.S.A. |
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14-15 | JHS 3 | Grade 9 |
15-16 | HS 1 | Grade 10 |
16-17 | HS 2 | Grade 11 |
17-18 | HS 3 | Grade 12 |
Beginning in 2021, freshmen will be exempted from paying admission fees too. Currently, South Korea provides free education for elementary and middle school students.
No Prom or Homecoming: Usually, in other parts during the homecoming, proms and other cultural activities are organized. But, in South Korean schools, there is nothing like that. There are no societies organizing such parties. Also, students generally go to other places to celebrate.
Compulsory education in South Korea lasts for 9 years and includes six years of primary education, followed by 3 years of lower secondary education (Middle school) and then upper secondary education imparted by High school that is not compulsory and lasts for 3 years. …
Children in Scotland complete seven years of primary school, starting in P1 (the equivalent of Reception classes in England), going up to P7 (the equivalent of Year 7 in England). After this, they do six years of secondary school from S1 to S6 (equivalent to Y8 to Y13 in England).
Child’s age | Year | Assessment |
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12 to 13 | Year 8 | |
13 to 14 | Year 9 | |
14 to 15 | Year 10 | Some children take GCSEs |
15 to 16 | Year 11 | Most children take GCSEs or other national |
The seventh grade is the seventh school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 11–13 years old. Traditionally, seventh grade was the next-to-last year of elementary school.
Children usually begin elementary school with kindergarten (K) at age 5 and continue through grade 5 or 6. They leave elementary school around age 10 or 11.
I applaud the efforts and decision of the RTE to ensure the age 6 years for class 1 is the youngest age acceptable by all schools in Pune.
Tuition at public universities and technological universities and institutes is free to Mexican citizens; however, there may be fees which can be as high as $US 150 per semester. Tuition at private universities varies widely and can be very expensive, with some charging $US 20,000 or more per year.
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Private institutions in Japan make up 80 percent of the country’s universities, and charge up to ¥1.2 million ($10,800) annually, on top of ¥300,000 or $2,700 for entrance fees. … That is almost double the cost of attending a lower quality national university.