Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Age Range
0–5
School Year(s)
Curriculum
EYFS Framework (non-statutory learning goals)
Stage
Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Age Range
5–7
School Year(s)
Years 1–2
Curriculum
National Curriculum (incl. Phonics Screening, KS1 SATs)
Stage
Key Stage 2 (KS2)
Age Range
7–11
School Year(s)
Years 3–6
Curriculum
National Curriculum (KS2 SATs in Year 6)
Stage
Key Stage 3 (KS3)
Age Range
11–14
School Year(s)
Years 7–9
Curriculum
National Curriculum (broad academic subjects)
Stage
Key Stage 4 (KS4)
Age Range
14–16
School Year(s)
Years 10–11
Curriculum
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) or IGCSE (International GCSE)
Stage
Post-16 / Sixth Form
Age Range
16–18
School Year(s)
Years 12–13
Curriculum
- A Levels (Advanced Level)
- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
- Cambridge International A Levels
- BTEC Level 3 (Vocational)
- T Levels (Technical Levels)
- UFP (University Foundation Programme) (often for international students)
Stage
Higher Education
Age Range
18+
School Year(s)
University Level
Curriculum
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc, BEng, etc.)
- HNC/HND (Higher National Certificate/Diploma)
- Integrated Foundation Year (if needed)