Age Requirements and Grade Placement
GEMS Al Khaleej International School follows the KHDA age requirement.
The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has announced the adoption of a new admission age policy for enrollment in Kindergarten and Grade 1, following a recommendation from the Ministry of Education based on a detailed study. The decision will be implemented starting from the 2026-2027 academic year.
The student must reach 3 years of age by 31 December of the enrollment year: to register in Pre-Kindergarten
The student must reach 4 years of age by 31 December of the enrollment year: to register in Kindergarten 1
The student must reach 5 years of age by 31 December of the enrollment year: to register in Kindergarten 2
The student must reach 6 years of age by 31 December of the enrollment year: to register in Grade 1
All other students must have turned the age listed next to the grade level for the Academic Year and have a corresponding Transfer Certificate. please refer to the table below as a guideline for which grade to apply to. Further clarification will be done by the Admissions team, and educational governing body.
STUDENTS AGE CRITERIA FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026– 2027
|
Grade |
From Birth Date |
To Birth Date |
Age |
|
Pre-Kg |
01/01/2023 |
31/12/2023 |
3 Years |
|
KG1 |
01/01/2022 |
31/12/2022 |
4 Years |
|
KG2 |
*01/01/2021 |
*31/12/2021 |
5 Years |
|
GRADE 1 |
01/01/2020 |
31/12/2020 |
6 Years |
|
GRADE 2 |
2019 |
As per the TC |
7 Years |
|
GRADE 3 |
2018 |
As per the TC |
8 Years |
|
GRADE 4 |
2017 |
As per the TC |
9 Years |
|
GRADE 5 |
2016 |
As per the TC |
10 Years |
|
GRADE 6 |
2015 |
As per the TC |
11 Years |
|
GRADE 7 |
2014 |
As per the TC |
12 Years |
|
GRADE 8 |
2013 |
As per the TC |
13 Years |
|
GRADE 9 |
2012 |
As per the TC |
14 Years |
|
GRADE 10 |
2011 |
As per the TC |
15 Years |
|
GRADE 11 |
2010 |
As per the TC |
16 Years |
|
GRADE 12 |
2009 |
As per the TC |
17 Years |
*Special and Important Clarification for Children Born Between September 1st and December 31st 2021 (Academic Year 2026–2027):
Parents of children who were not eligible for enrollment in the 2026–2025 academic year due to their date of birth falling between September 1st and December 31st 2021, whether unregistered in any school system or enrolled in Pre-KG, will have the option in the 2027–2026 academic year to register them in either Kindergarten 1 (KG1) or Kindergarten 2 (KG2).
Enrollment decisions in private schools will be subject to the school’s assessment of the child’s readiness and the availability of seats.
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