At Sherborne School Jeddah, we follow age cut-off dates to ensure pupils are placed in the appropriate year group for their stage of development and learning. To help parents better understand the process, we’ve outlined the Sherborne Jeddah age criteria below.
To be eligible for enrolment in the academic year starting September 2025, children must meet the following age requirements based on their date of birth:
Age
Date of Birth (On or Before)
Year Group
3
31st August 2022
Pre-School (FS1)
4
31st August 2021
Reception (FS2)
5
31st August 2020
Year 1
6
31st August 2019
Year 2
7
31st August 2018
Year 3
8
31st August 2017
Year 4
9
31st August 2016
Year 5
10
31st August 2015
Year 6
11
31st August 2014
Year 7
12
31st August 2013
Year 8
This guide is designed to help parents determine the correct year group based on their child’s age. If you have any questions or need further assistance with your child’s placement, please don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Team.