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Age & Grade Placement
RD American School aims to determine the most suitable grade placement for each student based on their age and academic, social, and emotional development.

Enrolled students will be placed in the grade level appropriate to their age as of 1 September.

The table is a general guide for determining students' appropriate grade level. Exceptions will only be granted on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the Head of School.
Age of Student on Sept 1
RDAS
Australia / New Zealand
United Kingdom
Japan / Korea / China
Elementary School (from January 2026)
6
Grade 1
Year 1
Year 2
Grade 1
7
Grade 2
Year 2
Year 3
Grade 2
8
Grade 3
Year 3
Year 4
Grade 3
9
Grade 4
Year 4
Year 5
Grade 4
10
Grade 5
Year 5
Year 6
Grade 5
Middle School (from August 2026)
11
Grade 6
Year 6
Year 7
Grade 6
12
Grade 7
Year 7
Year 8
Grade 1
(Middle School)
13
Grade 8
Year 8
Year 9
Grade 2
(Middle School)
High School (from August 2027)
14
Grade 9
Year 9
Year 10
Grade 3
(Middle School)
15
Grade 10
Year 10
Year 11
Grade 1
(High School)
High School (from August 2028)
16
Grade 11
Year 11
Year 12
Grade 2
(High School)
High School (from August 2029)
17
Grade 12
Year 12
Year 13
Grade 3
(High School)
We are here to help!
We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make.

Our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way—answering questions, providing information, and ensuring you feel confident in your choice.

Get in touch with us today:

- Fill in our online inquiry form, give us a call, or send an email.
- Visit our school in Singapore or join us for a virtual meeting.