Year 3
Year 3 is an educational year group in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. It is usually the third year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between six and seven however some kids who are in Year 3 can be considered as grade 1 in America or Canada but if the kid who was born after September 2 and grade 1, they will be replaced as Year 2.
Australia
In Australia, Year 3 is usually the fourth year of compulsory education after kindergarten. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 3 are aged between eight and nine.[1]
New Zealand
In New Zealand, Year 3 is the third full year of compulsory education. Children are aged seven or eight in this year group. When children start school, they begin in New Entrants and typically move to Year 1 when the next school year begins. [2] Year 3 pupils are usually educated in Primary schools or in Area schools.[3]
United Kingdom
England
In schools in England Year 3 is the third year after Reception. It is the third full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 7 before at least 1 September in any given academic year. It is also the first year of Key Stage 2 in which the National Curriculum is taught.[4]
Year 3 is usually the fourth year of primary school or the first year group in a Junior School. In some areas of England, Year 3 is the final or penultimate year group in First school.
Wales
In schools in Wales Year 3 is the third year after Reception. It is currently the third full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 7 before 1 September in any given academic year. It is the first year group in Key Stage 2.[5]
Northern Ireland and Scotland
In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the third year of compulsory education is called Primary Three, and pupils generally start at the age of 6.
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.