
OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS
In order to help perspective parents understand the differences across international school systems, here are the equivalent grades in the French, British and United States educational systems.
French, British and United States educational systems for the 2020/2021 school year.
AGE
3 - 4
4 - 5
5 - 6

FRANCE

UK

US
Maternelle
Petite section
Moyenne section
Grande section
Pre-School
Nursery
Reception
Year 1
Kindergarten
Pre-school
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
6 - 7
7 - 8
8 - 9
9 - 10
10 - 11
École primaire
CP
CE1
CE2
CM1
CM2
Primary school
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Elementary school
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
11 - 12
12 - 13
13- 14
14- 15
Collège
6ème
5ème
4ème
3ème
Secondary school
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Middle school
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9