Student Information
United States System
Pre-KAge 3-4
KAge 5-6
1stAge 6-7
2ndAge 7-8
3rdAge 8-9
4thAge 9-10
5thAge 10-11
6thAge 11-12
7thAge 12-13
8thAge 13-14
9thAge 14-15
10thAge 15-16
11thAge 16-17
12thAge 17-18
School Systems Comparison
United States
Grades: 14 levels
Starting Age: 3 years
Graduation Age: 18 years
System: K-12
United Kingdom
Grades: 15 levels
Starting Age: 3 years
Graduation Age: 18 years
System: Year system
Canada
Grades: 14 levels
Starting Age: 3 years
Graduation Age: 18 years
System: Grade system
Parent & Student Resources
Grade Preparation Tips
- • Review previous year's materials before new grade
- • Establish consistent study routines
- • Communicate regularly with teachers
- • Set age-appropriate academic goals
Age-Appropriate Expectations
- • Each child develops at their own pace
- • Focus on effort over grades
- • Encourage curiosity and learning
- • Support social and emotional growth