British Curriculum
co-educational school
AGE PLACEMENT GUIDE
Park House English School places students in the correct year group in accordance with British Curriculum guidelines
The Academic Year runs from September to June or July, but children can be admitted to school during the course of the academic year, subject to a place being available and Ministry of Education & Higher Education rules and regulations.
We welcome children of all nationalities, backgrounds and religions. We have a non-discriminatory approach and celebrate the diversity of Doha.
Below is a table showing the age placement guide for the 2026/27 academic year. Please use the guide to determine the correct year group for your child. Park House does not accept children out of year group.
Age Placement Guide 2026/27
| Date of Birth | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1st September 2022 - 31st August 2023 | Nursery | 3 - 4 yrs |
| 1st September 2021 - 31st August 2022 | Reception | 4 - 5 yrs |
| 1st September 2020 – 31st August 2021 | Year 1 (Key Stage 1) | 5 – 6 yrs |
| 1st September 2019 – 31st August 2020 | Year 2 (Key Stage 1) | 6 – 7 yrs |
| 1st September 2018 – 31st August 2019 | Year 3 (Key Stage 2) | 7 – 8 yrs |
| 1st September 2017 – 31st August 2018 | Year 4 (Key Stage 2) | 8 – 9 yrs |
| 1st September 2016 – 31st August 2017 | Year 5 (Key Stage 2) | 9 – 10 yrs |
| 1st September 2015 – 31st August 2016 | Year 6 (Key Stage 2) | 10 – 11 yrs |
| 1st September 2014 – 31st August 2015 | Year 7 (Key Stage 3) | 11 – 12 yrs |
| 1st September 2013 – 31st August 2014 | Year 8 (Key Stage 3) | 12 – 13 yrs |
| 1st September 2012 – 31st August 2013 | Year 9 (Key Stage 3) | 13 – 14 yrs |
| 1st September 2011 – 31st August 2012 | Year 10 (Key Stage 4) | 14 - 15 yrs |
| 1st September 2010 – 31st August 2011 | Year 11 (Key Stage 4) | 15 – 16 yrs |
| 1st September 2009 – 31st August 2010 | Year 12 (Key Stage 5) | 16 – 17 yrs |
| 1st September 2008 – 31st August 2009 | Year 13 (Key Stage 5) | 17- 18 yrs |