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Sixth grade


Sixth grade (called Grade 6 in some regions) is a year of education. In many nations it is the last year of primary level (elementary). It is for students ages 11–12.


In Senegal, it would correspond to 6ème Lycee. It is the first grade of the third cycle called Collège (French).

In Morocco, it would correspond to the sixth and the last year of elementary school. It is the last year before middle school.

In Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and India, and many other countries sixth grade is called Class 6.

In China, 6th grade would be the last year of elementary school. The students would be 11 or 12 years old.

In Laos, Grade 6 is the first year of secondary school.

In Malaysia, the equivalent is Year 6 also known as Standard 6, as the Malaysia academic year starts in January, unlike in Europe, Canada, and the United States where it starts in August. Students will sit for an important exam called Ujian Pentaksiran Sekolah Rendah (UPSR), which translates from Malay into English as "Low/Elementary School Assessment Test".

In the Philippines, Grade 6 is the last year of elementary school.

In Israel, Grade 6 (called Kita Vav) is the final year of elementary school.

In Belgium 6th grade is equivalent to the 6th year of primary school it was started with the Belgium government.

In Bulgaria, it would correspond to шести клас or 6-ти клас. Children in sixth grade are usually 11–12 years old.

In Finland, equivalent is grade 6 (ages 11–13). Sixth grade is the last grade before students start attending Middle School.

In France, it would correspond to 6ème (7 years before end of high school) which is the first year of junior high.

In Germany, it would be equivalent to 6. Klasse. Or 2 Klasse Gymnasium.


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