international equivalency chart
We understand that each country has its own academic standards and requirements, which can create confusion when navigating educational systems. To assist you, we have created the international equivalency chart below. This chart provides a clear comparison of your child's current grade level alongside its equivalents in the American and Brazilian educational systems. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition for your family as you explore the exceptional opportunities available at our school.
* School Year
** Norwegian system has an additional year in High School
| Grade Level EARJ /USA July to June* |
Brazil January to December * |
France September to August* |
Norway July to June* |
UK August to June* |
Argentina March to December* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Maternal | Maternel I | Kindergarten | Preschool or Nursery | Kindergarten |
| Pre-Kindergarten | Pré-Escola I | Maternel II | Reception | ||
| Kindergarten | Pré-Escola II | Maternel III | Year 1 or Infant 1 | ||
| 1st Grade | 1° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | CP – Cours Préparatoires | Primary School | Year 2 | 1st Grade Elementary |
| 2nd Grade | 2° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | CE1: Cours élémentaires | Year 3 | 2nd Grade Elementary | |
| 3rd Grade | 3° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | CE2: Cours élémentaires | Year 4 | 3rd Grade Elementary | |
| 4th Grade | 4° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | CM1: Cours moyen 1ère année | Year 5 | 4th Grade Elementary | |
| 5th Grade | 5° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | CM2: Cours moyen 2ème année | Year 6 | 5th Grade Elementary | |
| 6th Grade | 6° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | 6ème Collège | Year 7 | 6th Grade Elementary | |
| 7th Grade | 7° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | 5ème Collège | Year 8 | 7th Grade Elementary | |
| 8th Grade | 8° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | 4ème Collège | Junior High | Year 9 | 1st Grade Lower Secondary |
| 9th Grade | 9° Ano do Ensino Fundamental | 3ème Collège | Year 10 | 2nd Grade Lower Secondary | |
| 10th Grade | 1o Ano do Ensino Médio | 2ème Collège | Year 11 | 1st Grade Upper Secondary | |
| 11th Grade | 2o Ano do Ensino Médio | 1ère Collège | High School** | Year 12 | 2nd Grade Upper Secondary |
| 12th Grade | 3o Ano do Ensino Médio | Terminale | Year 13 | 3rd Grade Upper Secondary |