Age Requirements
Age Criteria
The table below lays out the age criteria for school admissions, the correct UAE school admission age for your child, with special emphasis on the British Curriculum, age group by Year/Grade.
| Year / Grade | Age | Cut-Off Date |
|---|---|---|
| FS 1 / Pre KG | 3 Years | 31st August |
| FS 2 / KG 1 | 4 Years | 31st August |
| Year 1 / KG 2 | 5 Years | 31st August |
| Year 2 / Grade 1 | 6 Years | 31st August |
| Year 3 / Grade 2 | 7 Years | 31st August |
| Year 4 / Grade 3 | 8 Years | 31st August |
| Year 5 / Grade 4 | 9 Years | 31st August |
| Year 6 / Grade 5 | 10 Years | 31st August |
| Year 7 / Grade 6 | 11 Years | 31st August |
| Year 8 / Grade 7 | 12 Years | 31st August |
| Year 9 / Grade 8 | 13 Years | 31st August |
| Year 10 / Grade 9 | 14 Years | 31st August |
| Year 11 / Grade 10 | 15 Years | 31st August |
| Year 12 / Grade 11 | 16 Years | 31st August |
| Year 13 / Grade 12 | 16 Years | 31st August |