What age range corresponds to each primary grade?
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As a parent who just moved to a new country and is trying to navigate the local school system for my 6-year-old and nearly 8-year-old, I’m really confused about how the ages map onto the grade levels here. Back home, kindergarten started around age 5 or 6, but here it seems different. I need a clear breakdown to know if my older child should be in a higher grade or if they might need extra support, especially since birthday cut-offs vary. What specific age range typically corresponds to each primary grade level, like first grade, second grade, up to fifth or sixth grade, recognizing that exact ages can sometimes vary by a few months depending on when they start school or local enrollment policies? Also, how does this differ if they’re in a system that uses ‘Reception Year’ instead of kindergarten, like in the UK?Kindergarten: 5-6 years old
Grade 1: 6-7 years old
Grade 2: 7-8 years old
Grade 3: 8-9 years old
Grade 4: 9-10 years old
Grade 5: 10-11 years old
Grade 6: 11-12 years old (in regions where primary extends through this grade)