COMPARISON OF SCHOOL YEARS
Comparison of School Years
France · United Kingdom · United States — side by side.
Unclear about the school levels in the French education system? The table below compares school year levels in France, the UK, and the USA to help you find your bearings.
Download printable PDF| AGE | FRANCE | UK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOLE MATERNELLE | |||
| 3 - 4 | Petite Section (PS) | Nursery | Nursery |
| 4 - 5 | Moyenne Section (MS) | Reception | Pre-K |
| 5 - 6 | Grande Section (GS) | Year 1 | Kindergarten |
| ECOLE ELEMENTAIRE | |||
| 6 - 7 | CP | Year 2 | 1st Grade |
| 7 - 8 | CE1 | Year 3 | 2nd Grade |
| 8 - 9 | CE2 | Year 4 | 3rd Grade |
| 9 - 10 | CM1 | Year 5 | 4th Grade |
| 10 - 11 | CM2 | Year 6 | 5th Grade |
| COLLEGE | |||
| 11 - 12 | 6ème | Year 7 | 6th Grade |
| 12 - 13 | 5ème | Year 8 | 7th Grade |
| 13 - 14 | 4ème | Year 9 | 8th Grade |
| 14 - 15 | 3ème | Year 10 | 9th Grade |
| LYCEE | |||
| 15 - 16 | Seconde | Year 11 | 10th Grade |
| 16 - 17 | Première | Year 12 | 11th Grade |
| 17 - 18 | Première | Year 13 | 12th Grade |