Year 4
Year 4 is an educational
Australia
In Australia, Year 4 is usually the fifth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 4 are aged between nine and ten.[1]
New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year 4 is the fourth year of compulsory education. Children are aged eight or nine in this year group. [2] Year 4 pupils are usually educated in Primary schools or in Area schools.[3]
United Kingdom
England
In schools in England Year 4 is the fourth year after
Wales
In schools in Wales Year 4 is the fourth year after Reception. It is currently the fourth full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 8 before 1 September in any given academic year. It is the second year group in Key Stage 2.[5]
Northern Ireland and Scotland
In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the fourth year of compulsory education is called Primary 4, and pupils generally start at the age of 7.
References
- ^ "Cost/Benefit Analysis Relating to the Implementation of a Common School Starting Age and Associated Nomenclature by 1 January 2010" (PDF). Atelier Learning Solutions Pty Ltd. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "School years and levels". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "Types of schools". Team-up website. Ministry of Education. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "About the primary curriculum". National Curriculum Website. Qualifications & Curriculum Authority. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "What will your child learn?". Welsh Assembly Government. Retrieved 10 January 2009.