Gist
A 5-year-old in New Zealand is usually in Year 1, although some schools use Year 0 for new entrants. This new-entrant decision tree explains start dates, terminology and the records families should check.
Most 5-year-olds in Philippines are in Kindergarten, but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.
Most 5-year-olds in Nigeria are in a pre-primary or nursery class, but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.
Most 5-year-olds in Australia are in Foundation, Prep, Kindergarten or Reception, but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.
Most 5-year-olds in Pakistan are in Katchi, prep or another pre-primary class, but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.
Most 5-year-olds in South Africa are in Grade R, but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.
Most 5-year-olds in Mexico are in third year of preschool (tercero de preescolar), but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.
Most 5-year-olds in Brazil are in preschool (pré-escola), usually the final year before ensino fundamental, but birthdays, regional rules and school history can change the answer. This guide explains how to verify placement.