Year Group Equivalence
The English College offers a British National Curriculum education and as such follows a 13-year system. Most other curricula follow a 12-year system. The table below indicates the equivalent year group at The English College where students are transferring from a 12-year system. Age will be determined as on 31st December of the admission year. Our admissions policy also takes into consideration the applicant’s current year/grade.
| Student’s Age | The English College or 13-Year System | 12-Year System |
| 3 | FS 1 | Pre KG |
| 4 | FS 2 | KG 1 |
| 5 | Year 1 | KG 2 |
| 6 | Year 2 | Grade 1 |
| 7 | Year 3 | Grade 2 |
| 8 | Year 4 | Grade 3 |
| 9 | Year 5 | Grade 4 |
| 10 | Year 6 | Grade 5 |
| 11 | Year 7 | Grade 6 |
| 12 | Year 8 | Grade 7 |
| 13 | Year 9 | Grade 8 |
| 14 | Year 10 | Grade 9 |
| 15 | Year 11 | Grade 10 |
| 16 | Year 12 | Grade 11 |
| 17 | Year 13 | Grade 12 |