TIAD places students in age-appropriate grade levels in accordance with the Ministry of Education/KHDA regulations.
Families are encouraged to use the country comparison chart below to ensure that they are applying to the correct grade level, taking into account the differences that exist in the naming of “grades” around the world.
If there are questions about the correct grade-level placement, please contact the admission team.
| Grade / Year Level | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| PreKG | 3 | 4 |
| KG 1 | 4 | 5 |
| KG 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Grade 1 | 6 Years old | 8 |
| Grade 2 | Based on the transfer certificate. The child must be in the minimum age before March 31st, 2026. | 9 |
| Grade 3 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 10 |
| Grade 4 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 11 |
| Grade 5 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 12 |
| Grade 6 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 13 |
| Grade 7 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 14 |
| Grade 8 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 15 |
| Grade 9 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 17 |
| Grade 10 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 18 |
| Grade 11 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 19 |
| Grade 12 | Based on transfer certificate. Cutoff March 31st. | 20 |
Pre-KG : Student needs to be 3yrs of age by March 31st of the academic year.
Students ability to act and respond to simple instructions
All Pre-kg students are expected to be toilet trained before the start of the academic year
Assessments for Pre-kg are based primarily on observation of the child at play, engaging her/him in conversation to observe communication skills, social development, manners and physical development
Grade 1 : Students applying for Grade 1 must complete 6 years as on 31st March 2026.
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