Educational stages vary around the world. Some countries describe the different stages in years, whereas other countries use a system of grades.

International

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognizes seven levels of education in its International Standard Classification of Education system (ISCED). These range from Level 0 (pre-primary education) to Level 6 (second stage of tertiary education). UNESCO's International Bureau of Education maintains a database of country-specific education systems and their stages. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ...

Australia

In Australia children undergo twelve years of formal education plus kindergarten and/or a "preparatory grade" or "Prep", usually starting at ages five to six and finishing at ages 17 to 18. The Years are numbered from 1 to 12. Primary school is typically Years 1-6, and secondary school Years 7-12. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland. ... Secondary school is a term used to describe an institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place. ...

Brazil

In Brazil three obligator pertaining to school periods of training exist that a person has to pass to attend to the Higher Education, that is called Basic Education. The ``Educação Infantil``(Preschool in the U.S), ´´Ensino Fundamental``(Elementary School in the U.S) and ´´Ensino Médio`` (High School in the U.S) understand Basic Education, and have ideal duration of eighteen years. It is during this period of pertaining to school life that is overcome ownership of the necessary minimum knowledge for a complete citizenship. It also serves for conscience taking on the professional future and area of the knowledge that better if adapte. It sees below as the educational stages in Brazil are divided:

Educação Infantil

Ensino Fundamental Day care is the care of a child during the day by a person other than the childs parents or legal guardians, often someone outside the childs immediate family. ... A nursery school is a school for the education of very young children (generally five years of age and younger). ...

Ensino Médio: First grade is a year of education in the United States and other countries immediately following kindergarten. ... In the United States, Second grade (called Grade 2 in some regions) is a year of primary education. ... In the United States, Third grade (called Grade 3 in some regions) is a year of primary education. ... Fourth grade (called Grade 4 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 and Grade 13 (Discuss) Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions) is a... Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Eighth grade is a year of primary education in the United States and Canada (in Canada its often referred to as Grade 8). ... Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Year 9 in some regions, also known as freshman year in the U.S.) is the ninth school year after kindergarten. ...

Tenth grade (called Grade 10 in some regions and in Canada, also known as sophomore year in the U.S.) is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. ... Eleventh grade (called Grade 11 in some regions, also known as junior year in the U.S.) is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. ... Twelfth grade (called Grade 12 in some regions, also known as senior year in the U.S.) is the final year of required education in the United States and many other nations. ...

China

There are nine compulsory years of education in the PRC, Primary (小学) 1-6 and Elementary Middle (初中) 1-3. There are an optional three extra years of Upper Middle (高中) 1-3 which may be followed by study at university. PRC is a common abbreviation for: Peoples Republic of China Palestinian Red Crescent Popular Resistance Committees This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong system is based on the United Kingdom system, with an optional year at kindergarten, six years of primary school (小學) and seven years of secondary school (中學), followed by three years at university. Primary 1 - 6 (小一 - 小六) corresponds to Years 1 - 6 in the UK, and Forms 1 - 7 (中一 - 中七)correspond to Years 7 - 13. Usually students begin Primary One at age 5 or 6 and complete Form 7 at age 18 or 19. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A primary school in ÄŒeský Těšín, Poland. ... Secondary school is a term used to describe an institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place. ...

There are plans to change the system to 12 years of compulsory education at school (that is, removal of Form 7) followed by four years at university, mimicking the United States.

In Hong Kong, international schools follow the system of the country they are based upon, for example the English Schools Foundation uses the UK year system, and French International Schools use the French collège, école, lycée system. Also, the English term Form followed by the English number is common usage even in otherwise Cantonese conversations. The English Schools Foundation (Chinese: 英基學校協會, abbreviated: ESF or 英基) is a non-profit organisation that runs 20 educational institutions, most of them international schools, across Hong Kong. ... In France, secondary education is divided into two stages: the collèges (IPA: ) cater for the first four years of secondary education from the ages of 11 to 15; the lycées (IPA: ) provide a three-year course of further secondary education for children between the ages of 15 and... In France, secondary education is divided into two schools: the collège (IPA: ) (somewhat comparable to U.S. junior high school) for the first four years directly following primary school; the lycée (IPA: ) (comparable to a U.S. high school) for the next three years. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article is about all of the Cantonese (Yue) dialects. ...

France

The most junior level of schooling in France is l'école maternelle. Compulsory education begins at the age of six, when children enter l'école élémentaire. The two may be combined, known as l'école primaire. The numbered years, or classes are as follows:

• Cycle I : cycle des apprentissages premiers
  • Toute Petite Section or TPS
  • Petite Section or PS
  • Moyenne Section or MS
  • Grande Section or GS
• Cycle II : cycle des apprentissages fondamentaux
  • Second year : Cours préparatoire or CP (6-7 years).
  • Third year : Cours élémentaire niveau 1 or CE1 (7-8 years).
• Cycle III : cycles des approfondissements
  • First year : Cours élémentaire niveau 2 or CE2 (8-9 years).
  • Second year : Cours moyen niveau 1 or CM1 (9-10 years).
  • Third year : Cours moyen niveau 2 or CM2 (10-11 years).

After this, students attend collège, from the ages of eleven to fifteen. The classes are numbered in descending order.

• Sixième (11-12 years)
• Cinquième (12-13 years)
• Quatrième (13-14 years)
• Troisième (14-15 years)

The final part of French secondary education takes place at the lycée. Education is only compulsory to the age of 16, but le lycée covers three years, and concludes in the French Baccalaureate. These are: A baccalaureate is an educational qualification. ...

• Seconde
• Première
• Terminale

It is possible in France to fail a year, and need to resit (redoubler).

Ireland

In Ireland, there are two levels of compulsory education, junior or primary school, and secondary or senior school. The names of each class are as follows: A Junior School is most commonly a school for pupils aged 7-11 in the United Kingdom. ... A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland. ... Secondary school is a term used to describe an institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling, known as secondary education, takes place. ...

• Junior Infants (4-5 years)
• Senior Infants (5-6 years)
• First Class (6-7 years)
• Second Class (7-8 years)
• Third Class (8-9 years)
• Fourth Class (9-10 years)
• Fifth Class (10-11 years)
• Sixth Class (11-12 years)

After Sixth Class, students move to secondary school, entering;

• First Year (12-13 years)
• Second Year (13-14 years)
• Third Year (14-15 years)
• Fourth Year [or Transition Year] (15-16 years)
• Fifth Year (16-17 years)
• Sixth Year [or Final Year] (17-18 years)

Malaysia

Main article: Education in Malaysia

Compulsory education in Malaysia lasts 11 years. There are two stages of compulsory education in Malaysia, excluding kindergarten, which is optional. They include the primary and secondary education. Educational oversight Minister Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education Hishamuddin Hussein, Mustapa Mohamed National education budget RM5 billion[3] (2006) Primary languages Malay, English, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil National system Established 1956 Literacy (2006)  â€¢ Men  â€¢ Women 92. ... A primary school in ÄŒeský Těšín, Poland Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. ... Secondary education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Primary education consists of six years of education, referred to as Standard 1 to Standard 6. Standard 1 to Standard 3 are classified as Level One (Tahap Satu in Malay) while Standard 4 to Standard 6 are considered as Level Two (Tahap Dua). Primary education begins at the age of 7 and ends at 12. They take their UPSR examination at the end of Standard 6. Students are promoted to the next year regardless of their academic performance. Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) also known as Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah is a national examination taken by all Standard 6 (mostly 12-year old) students in Malaysia. ...

Students usually start with secondary education when they are 13 years old. It consists of five and years of education, that is known as Form 1 - Form 5. It too, is often divided into two, lower secondary (Form 1 - 3) and upper secondary (Form 4 - 5). They sit for their second standardised examination, PMR, while they are in the last year of lower secondary, that is in Form 3. SPM is taken in last year of upper secondary, before graduating from secondary school. Penilaian Menengah Rendah or PMR is a Malaysian public examination taken by Form 3 or 15-year-old school students of both public and private schools. ...

After the SPM, students would have a choice of either studying Form 6 or the matriculation (pre-university). If they are accepted to continue studying in Form 6, they will also take the STPM examination. Form 6 consists of two years of study which is known as Lower 6 and Upper 6.Although it is generally taken by those desiring to attend public universities in Malaysia, it is internationally recognised and may also be used, though rarely required, to enter private local universities for undergraduate courses. The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or Malaysia Higher School Certificate is a test usually taken by students at the end of Form 6. ...

Norway

In Norway children start school at the age of six; before that kindergarten is voluntary. This school is called "barneskole" (childrenschool):

• 6-7: First grade
• 7-8: Second grade
• 8-9: Third grade
• 9-10: Fourth grade
• 10-11: Fifth grade
• 11-12: Sixth grade
• 12-13: Seventh grade

The second school is "ungdomsskole" (youth-school). At this level the students are rated with grades in each subject, in addition to behavior and orderliness:

• 13-14: Eighth grade
• 14-15: Ninth grade
• 15-16: Tenth grade

The last school before higher education is called "Videregaaende skole" (ongoing school) and is voluntary, though most choose to attend. At this level students decide among separate career-related schools. The most popular such school is designed to prepare one for further education,^{[citation needed]} while others prepare students for vocations such as mechanics, electricians, cooks and so on. Educational stages in these schools begin again at "one" and are named Vg1, Vg2, Vg3 and Vg4. Some of the more practical schools last only two years, and some students may choose to attend an extra year to study higher education. The typical duration is three years, though some schools offer a four-year program to enable students to engage in more athletics or gather real work experience.

• 16-17: Vg1
• 17-18: Vg2
• 18-19: Vg3
• 19-20: Vg4

Singapore

A Singaporean compulsory education lasts 12 years, beginning with Primary 1 - 6, followed by Secondary (abbreviated Sec) 1 - 4. After Sec, it is non-compulsory but highly recommended to continue studying via:

• Junior College (abbreviated JC) - 2 years
• Polytechnic (abbreviated Poly)- 3 to 4 years
• Institute of Technical Education (abbreviated ITE)
• Pre-university - 3 years.

One then has the option to move on to University education.

United Kingdom

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England and Wales

In England and Wales education is divided into two stages: primary education and secondary education. Required assessment within the National Curriculum takes place in years 2, 6, 9 (Standard Attainment Tests (SATs, pronounced "sats"), not to be confused with the US (SAT) and Year 11 (GCSEs). School education is generally followed by three or four years at university by those who decide to stay in education. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ... A primary school in ÄŒeský Těšín, Poland Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. ... Secondary education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The National Curriculum was introduced into England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as a nationwide curriculum for primary and secondary state schools following the Education Reform Act 1988. ... For other uses, see SAT (disambiguation). ... GCSE is an acronym that can refer to: General Certificate of Secondary Education global common subexpression elimination - an optimisation technique used by some compilers This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Children begin school either in the school year or school term in which they reach their fifth birthday. Primary schools educate children from Reception through to Year 6, and may be subdivided into infant and junior schools. Alternatively, children may attend private prep schools. A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland. ... In schools in England and Wales Year Six is the sixth year after reception. ... Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ... A Junior School is most commonly a school for pupils aged 7-11 in the United Kingdom. ... A preparatory school, or prep school in the United Kingdom, and previously in the British Empire and so the Commonwealth in current English usage, is an independent school designed to prepare a student for fee-paying, secondary independent school (public school). ...

Secondary education is compulsory to the age of 16. Schools have various possible names, such as grammar, comprehensive and secondary schools, which may or may not indicate selective admission or tuition fees (see main article). Sixth Form education is not compulsory. Some secondary schools still use the 'form' system, with Year 7 being First Form, Year 8 being Second Form, et cetera, up until Years 12 and 13, which together make up the Sixth Form. A grammar school is a school that may, depending on regional usage as exemplified below, provide either secondary education or, a much less common usage, primary education (also known as elementary). Grammar schools trace their origins back to medieval Europe, as schools in which university preparatory subjects, such as Latin... A Comprehensive school is a type of school providing secondary level education in England or Wales. ... High School also refers to the highest form of classical riding, High School Dressage. ... England, Wales, Northern Ireland The sixth form, in the English, Welsh and Northern Irish education systems, is the term used to refer to the final two years of secondary schooling (when students are about sixteen to eighteen years of age), during which students normally prepare for their GCE A-level...

In some areas in England, a three-tier system of education is used, in which students pass through three stages: First school (Reception to Year 3/4), Middle school (Year 4/5 to Year 7/8) and finally High or Upper School (Year 8/9-Year 13). Three-tier education refers to those structures of schooling, which exist in some parts of England, where pupils are taught in three distinct school types. ... First School is a term occasionally used in the United Kingdom for a primary school. ... Reception is the first year of primary school in the England and Wales. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ... High School also refers to the highest form of classical riding, High School Dressage. ...

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Northern Ireland

The system in place in Northern Ireland resembles that in place in England Wales, but there are notable differences. Education is compulsory during only 12 years, with pupils starting primary school in the September following their 4th birthday (except for those born in July or August, who start a year later). Years are numbered from this point, meaning that Year 2 in the Northern Irish system is the closest in age range to England's Year 1. Northern Ireland (Irish: ) is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ...

As with England and Wales, education is divided into primary and secondary (or post-primary) sectors, with a division at age 11. The label Key Stage is also used, although with slightly different meanings to those seen in England. As of 2007 the province has a wholly selective system at the post-primary level, with all Year 7 pupils taking the Eleven plus tests. This system will end with the new intake in 2009, with new arrangements as yet to be confirmed. A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in the UK setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Eleven Plus is an examination which was given to students in their last year of primary education in the United Kingdom under the Tripartite System. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Scotland

In Scotland, education is divided into two stages: primary education and secondary education. Primary education is delivered almost exclusively through primary schools which offer education for pupils aged between 4 and 12. Children are entitled to pre-school education from their third birthday, and must enter compulsory education from the August after their 5th birthday. There is some leeway in the starting date or pupils[1]. Education lasts 7 years in the primary school, before pupils move to a secondary school for between 4 and 6 years, the last two being optional. There is some variation in the phasing of education in more remote areas of Scotland, where provision may be made in a through school, or in other combinations of institutes. This article is about the country. ... A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. ... Secondary education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland. ...

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United States and Canada

Main articles: Education in the United States, Education in Canada

In Canada and the United States the grades traditionally begin at 1 and run to 12 (or 11 or 13 in some areas); in the US they are referred to by ordinal number (e.g. "third grade"), while in Canada the cardinal number is used (e.g. "grade 3"). An additional preceding level called Kindergarten is now standard in most areas, and a further preceding level called Preschool or Nursery school is not uncommon. In the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as some parts of the state of Wisconsin, kindergarten is split further into junior and senior kindergarten. Educational oversight Secretary Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of Education Margaret Spellings Raymond Simon National education budget $1. ... Education in Canada is provided, funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A nursery school is a school for the education of very young children (generally five years of age and younger). ... Child picking up book. ...

At the secondary school level, grades 9–12 are also known as freshman (or "first-year"), sophomore, junior, and senior, especially in the United States. At the post-secondary level (college or university), these terms are used almost exclusively to refer to what would otherwise be grades 13–16, also mainly in the United States. However, at the post-secondary level in Canada, freshman is often called first-year, sophomore as second-year, and so on. Alternate uses: Student (disambiguation) Etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, which means to study, a student is one who studies. ... An North American naming, a junior is someone in their last year but one at an educational establishment. ... Twelfth grade (called Grade 12 in some regions, also known as senior year in the U.S.) is the final year of required education in the United States and many other nations. ...

These tables outline the ages, in years, of each grade level. However, students are sometimes older because of grade retention. Grade retention is the practice of having a student (usually a general education student, rather than a special education student) repeat a grade level of schooling. ...

Elementary school: (sometimes includes 5th or 6th grade, and sometimes goes up to 8th grade) Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ...

Middle school: (sometimes includes 9th grade) This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... First grade is a year of education in the United States and other countries immediately following kindergarten. ... First grade (called Grade 1 in some regions) is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. ... In the United States, Second grade (called Grade 2 in some regions) is a year of primary education. ... In the United States, Second grade (called Grade 2 in some regions) is a year of primary education. ... In the United States, Third grade (called Grade 3 in some regions) is a year of primary education. ... In the United States, Third grade (called Grade 3 in some regions) is a year of primary education. ... Fourth grade (called Grade 4 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... 4th grade redirects to here; an alternate meaning is 4th Grade (South Park episode) Fourth grade (called Grade 4 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ...

High school: It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 and Grade 13 (Discuss) Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions) is a... Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... Eighth grade is a year of primary education in the United States and Canada (in Canada its often referred to as Grade 8). ...

Children typically start school at age five, but may turn six during the school year. This accounts for age differences within the same grade. Different school districts have different entrance requirements, with some using age on the first day of school, and others using age on a specified date. Also, some areas use junior high school, typically grades 7-8 or 9, instead of middle school. The grade configurations vary from school to school and district to district in the USA and Canada. Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Year 9 in some regions, also known as freshman year in the U.S.) is the ninth school year after kindergarten. ... Tenth grade (called Grade 10 in some regions and in Canada, also known as sophomore year in the U.S.) is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. ... An North American naming, a junior is someone in their last year but one at an educational establishment. ... A high school senior is a student in the final year of secondary education in the United States and some other countries; generally 12 years after kindergarten or 17-18 years of age. ... Twelfth grade (called Grade 12 in some regions, also known as senior year in the U.S.) is the final year of secondary education in the United States and many other nations. ...

See also

• Education
• Education by country