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Hi

Just need to know if my son would be eligible for FS1 or KG in 2016.

He is born on the 9th of May 2013.

Im not too sure what this cut off date is all about(seen it on most of the questions already asked), some help will be much appreciated.

I’m looking at enrolling him in a British or IB(PYP) curriculum.

Appreciate your help.
Thanks

KB Default Asked on October 21, 2015 in Admissions.
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HI KB,

If you are in Dubai, your son would be eligible to enter FS1 in September 2016 at most UK curriculum schools.  HOWEVER, there is still a great deal of discussion taking place about the appropriate age and cut off date, and I would therefore advise you to contact schools sooner rather than later.  Some UK curriculum schools are also abiding by the new cut-off date of 31st December, by which time the child needs to be 4 years of age; so not all may accept an application for FS1 for 2016 as your son is not old enough.  Many schools will already have started the application process for next September, so you would need to apply as soon as possible as assessments will be taking place before long .

For IB curriculum, your son would not meet the age criterion.  He would need to be 3 years and 9 months old on 1st September to start in 2016.

WhichSchoolAdvisor Head of Department Answered on October 22, 2015.
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