Year 8
Year 8 is an educational
Australia
In Australia, Year 8 is usually the ninth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 8 are aged between thirteen and fourteen.[1]
New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year 8 is the eighth year of compulsory education, and the last of primary education. Children entering Year 8 are generally aged between 11.5 and 13.
United Kingdom
England and Wales
In schools in
Year 8 is usually the second year of Secondary school (commonly referred to by students as high school after most middle schools were abolished). In some areas of England, Year 8 is the last year group in Middle school or the first year of Secondary School.
Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, Year 8 is the first year of Secondary education. Children in Year 8 are aged between 11 and 12, although some join at 13. It is the first year of Key Stage 3.[6]
References
- ^ "Australian education system". Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The secondary curriculum". National Curriculum website. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "What will your child learn?". Welsh Assembly Government. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
- ^ "The Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006". The Stationery Office. 2006. Retrieved 11 January 2009.