Difference between the Year and the Grade system
The Year System refers to a system which starts at Foundation Stage 1 and continues through Year 13. The British Schools generally adopt this system.
The Grade System refers to a system which starts in Pre-Kindergarten and continues to Grade 12. Such as UAE Federal System, Canadian and American.
Grade to Year Placement
If your child is transferring from a grade curriculum to a year curriculum, please note that Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) have clarified which Year/Grade students transfer to when moving between schools with different year group systems.
As an example: If Grade 2 is completed in 2025-2026, the child moves to Year 4 in 2026-2027 (Year 4 = Grade 3).
Year to Year Placement
If your child is transferring from a “year” system, your child will move up to the next year.
As an example: If Year 2 is completed in 2025-2026, the child moves to Year 3 in 2026-2027.
Find Your Child’s Year Group
At our school, we carefully place students in the year group that best matches their age and stage of development. This ensures that every child learns at the right pace, builds confidence, connects with peers, and thrives both academically and socially.
We understand that choosing the right year group is an important step in your child’s educational journey, and our admissions team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We Are Here to Help
Our Admissions Department is always available to support you throughout the process. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration or year group placement, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.