Free School Age
Calculator
Find out what grade your child is in, when they start school, their graduation year, and full school journey — instantly. Covers USA, UK, Australia & Canada.
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How It Works
Three easy steps to find out what grade your child is in or when they start school.
Enter Date of Birth
Simply type in your child’s date of birth — or your own. The calculator works for any age from newborn to adult.
Choose Country & Region
Select the country (USA, UK, Australia, or Canada) and your specific state or province for accurate local rules.
Get Instant Results
See the current grade level, school type, enrollment year, and expected graduation year — all in one click.
School Age Rules by Country
Every country has different grade structures, starting ages, and cutoff dates.
US United States School System
Most states require children to be age 5 by September 1st to start Kindergarten.
| Grade | Typical Age | School Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 3–4 | Pre-school |
| Kindergarten | 5–6 | Elementary |
| Grade 1 | 6–7 | Elementary |
| Grade 2 | 7–8 | Elementary |
| Grade 3 | 8–9 | Elementary |
| Grade 4 | 9–10 | Elementary |
| Grade 5 | 10–11 | Elementary |
| Grade 6 | 11–12 | Middle School |
| Grade 7 | 12–13 | Middle School |
| Grade 8 | 13–14 | Middle School |
| Grade 9 | 14–15 | High School |
| Grade 10 | 15–16 | High School |
| Grade 11 | 16–17 | High School |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents and students need to know about school age requirements.
School Age Guides by Country
Deep-dive articles on school enrollment rules, age requirements, and grade structures.
School Starting Ages in the US: A Complete State-by-State Guide
Kindergarten cutoff dates vary dramatically across all 50 states.
Read Guide →UK School Year Groups Explained: Ages, Key Stages & Year Numbers
Discover how the Key Stage system works and how UK years compare to US grades.
Read Guide →When Does My Child Start School in Australia?
Every Australian state uses a different age cutoff.
Read Guide →Trusted by Parents & Educators
Helping families navigate school enrollment since 2024.
We were completely confused about our daughter’s school start date after moving from California to Texas.
As a primary school teacher in the UK, I recommend this to parents every single year.
We moved from NSW to Victoria and the school name changed from Kindergarten to Prep.
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The School Age Calculator was built because navigating school enrollment rules is genuinely confusing — especially for families who move between states, provinces, or countries.