Age Placement Guide

Grade Placement

GEMS American Academy seeks to make the most appropriate grade placement for each student based on his or her age, as well as academic, social and emotional development within policy guidelines. For this reason, new students are required to complete an appropriate level assessment to determine placement and fit.

In some instances, students may be asked to return for additional testing or interviewing. GAA closely observes and monitors the grade placement for all new students for at least a three-week period to ensure that students have been appropriately placed. The school reserves the right to rescind admission should the placement not be appropriate for the program or child as determined by the school.

GEMS American Academy follows the ADEK age requirement for students entering PreK, KG1, KG2 and Grade 1. For PreK entry, students must turn 3 years old by 31st August in the year of admission, for KG1 entry, students must turn 4 years old by 31st August in the year of admission, or 5 years old by 31st August in the year of admission for KG2 entry, and so on. This is applicable for all new PreK – Grade 1 students enrolling from September 2021.

All other students must have turned the age listed next to the grade level for the Academic Year and have a corresponding Transfer Certificate. To assist those coming from a non-American curriculum, please refer to the table below as a guideline for which grade to apply to. Further clarification will be done by the Admission team, and educational governing body.

Comparison of Ages & Names Across Different Curricula