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 2024/25 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 2024/25

Date of BirthClassAge
1st September 2020 - 31st August 2021Nursery3 - 4 yrs
1st September 2019 - 31st August 2020Reception4 - 5 yrs
1st September 2018 – 31st August 2019Year 1 (Key Stage 1)5 – 6 yrs
1st September 2017 – 31st August 2018Year 2 (Key Stage 1)6 – 7 yrs
1st September 2016 – 31st August 2017Year 3 (Key Stage 2)7 – 8 yrs
1st September 2015 – 31st August 2016Year 4 (Key Stage 2)8 – 9 yrs
1st September 2014 – 31st August 2015Year 5 (Key Stage 2)9 – 10 yrs
1st September 2013 – 31st August 2014Year 6 (Key Stage 2)10 – 11 yrs
1st September 2012 – 31st August 2013Year 7 (Key Stage 3)11 – 12 yrs
1st September 2011 – 31st August 2012Year 8 (Key Stage 3)12 – 13 yrs
1st September 2010 – 31st August 2011Year 9 (Key Stage 3)13 – 14 yrs
1st September 2009 – 31st August 2010Year 10 (Key Stage 4)14 - 15 yrs
1st September 2008 – 31st August 2009Year 11 (Key Stage 4)15 – 16 yrs
1st September 2007 – 31st August 2008Year 12 (Key Stage 5)16 – 17 yrs
1st September 2006 – 31st August 2007Year 13 (Key Stage 5)17- 18 yrs