Which class is right for my child?
At Chughtai International School, your child’s age on 31 August determines their class for the year. This keeps every child with true age-peers and means our Kindergarten graduates are perfectly placed for Grade 1 — here in Pakistan or anywhere in the world.
Age Guide — Academic Year 2026–27
Class
Your child’s date of birth
Age at the start of the year
Playgroup
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Aug 2024
2, turning 3
Class: Playgroup
Your child’s date of birth:
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Aug 2024
Age at the start of the year:
2, turning 3
Pre-Kindergarten
1 Sep 2022 – 31 Aug 2023
3, turning 4
Class: Pre-Kindergarten
Your child’s date of birth:
1 Sep 2022 – 31 Aug 2023
Age at the start of the year:
3, turning 4
Kindergarten
1 Sep 2021 – 31 Aug 2022
4, turning 5
Class: Kindergarten
Your child’s date of birth:
1 Sep 2021 – 31 Aug 2022
Age at the start of the year:
4, turning 5
Grade 1
1 Sep 2020 – 31 Aug 2021
5, turning 6
Class: Grade 1
Your child’s date of birth:
1 Sep 2020 – 31 Aug 2021
Age at the start of the year:
5, turning 6
Joining Playgroup? Little ones can join any time during the year once they turn 2 years 6 months — no need to wait for September.
Born just outside these dates? Every child develops at their own pace. If your child’s birthday falls within three months of a cutoff, our gentle, play-based readiness assessment helps us find the class where they’ll truly thrive