How Do I Answer "My Grade Level" Question?

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If you’re not in the United States, you might be unsure how to answer the question about which grade levels you teach. Use this quick guide to translate your students’ ages to the equivalent grade levels.



Approximate Age Range for U.S. Grade Levels
Approx. Age
U.S. Grade Level
4–5 years
Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K)
5–6 years
Kindergarten
6–7 years
1st Grade
7–8 years
2nd Grade
8–9 years
3rd Grade
9–10 years
4th Grade
10–11 years
5th Grade
11–12 years
6th Grade
12–13 years
7th Grade
13–14 years
8th Grade
14–15 years
9th Grade (Freshman)
15–16 years
10th Grade (Sophomore)
16–17 years
11th Grade (Junior)
17–18 years
12th Grade (Senior)

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