Age Placement Guide

Our age cut off table is based on KHDA approved cut off dates and is the age/year group at which we strongly recommend your children to be placed. Age-appropriate assessments are carried out to assess suitability for a challenging curriculum and ability to integrate with existing cohorts.

Age requirements for NEW students enrolling in FS1, FS2, Year 1 and Year 2 according to UAE Ministry of Education Resolution no (24) changed from the start of the 2021-2022 academic year in September 2021. The same age chart will be followed for the New Academic Year 2023-2024 until any new notification from the authorities is received.

More detailed information on the age chart can be found on the below link:

https://www.khda.gov.ae/en/schoolagefaqs

Please note the correct year group/date of birth information when completing the application form:

Registration For 2023/24

Class Age by 31st August of the Academic Year
FS 1/Pre-K 3 years
FS 2/KG 1 4 years
Year 1/KG 2 5 years
Year 2/Grade 1 6 years
Year 3 & above As per the child’s previous School Leaving Certificate
Students coming from a different curriculum/board school (Year 11-13) An Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education in Dubai