Age Requirements and Year Placement

The Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi aims to place each student in the most appropriate year group based on age, as well as academic, social and emotional development, in accordance with school policy guidelines. Accordingly, new students may be required to complete an age-appropriate assessment to support placement decisions and ensure an appropriate fit.

Key Stage

Age

Grade – American, CBSE and other Curriculum Schools

Year System (UK National Curriculum)

Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1

4 Years (01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023)

KG1

FS2

5 Years (01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022)

KG2

Y1

6 Years (01/01/2021 - 31/12/2021)

G1

Y2

Key Stage 2

7 Years 

G2

Y3

8 Years 

G3

Y4

9 Years 

G4

Y5

10 Years 

G5

Y6

Key Stage 3

11 Years 

G6

Y7

12 Years 

G7

Y8

13 Years 

G8

Y9

Key Stage 4

14 Years 

G9

Y10

15 Years 

G10

Y11

Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form

16 Years 

G11

Y12

17 Years 

G12

Y13

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