AGE PLACEMENT GUIDE
1
Early Years
Ages 3–5
2
Primary
Ages 5–11
3
Secondary
Ages 11–13
4
IGCSE
Ages 14–16
5
IB Diploma Programme
Ages 16–18
We follow the National Curriculum for England within an international context, leading to Cambridge IGCSE qualifications and the IB Diploma Programme.
FINDING THE RIGHT YEAR GROUP
At The Lisboan, students are typically placed in a year group according to their age on 31 August, ensuring they learn alongside peers at a similar stage of development.
Our Admissions Team is happy to advise families on the appropriate year group and will carefully consider each child’s previous educational experience, particularly for students joining from different international education systems.
Use the guide below to identify the year group your child is likely to join.
| Child ageas of 1st Sept. | British system(The Lisboan) | US system | International Baccalaureate system | Portuguese system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NURSERY | PRE-K | PYP1 | 3 ANOS (JARDIM DE INFÂNCIA) |
| 4 | RECEPTION | PRE-K | PYP2 | 4 ANOS (JARDIM DE INFÂNCIA) |
| 5 | YEAR 1 | KINDERGARTEN | PYP3 | 5 ANOS (JARDIM DE INFÂNCIA) |
| 6 | YEAR 2 | GRADE 1 | PYP4 | 1º ANO (1º CICLO) |
| 7 | YEAR 3 | GRADE 2 | PYP5 | 2º ANO (1º CICLO) |
| 8 | YEAR 4 | GRADE 3 | PYP6 | 3º ANO (1º CICLO) |
| 9 | YEAR 5 | GRADE 4 | PYP7 | 4º ANO (1º CICLO) |
| 10 | YEAR 6 | GRADE 5 | PYP8 | 5º ANO (2º CICLO) |
| 11 | YEAR 7 | GRADE 6 | MYP1 | 6º ANO (2º CICLO) |
| 12 | YEAR 8 | GRADE 7 | MYP2 | 7º ANO (3º CICLO) |
| 13 | YEAR 9 | GRADE 8 | MYP3 | 8º ANO (3º CICLO) |
| 14 | YEAR 10 | GRADE 9 | MYP4 | 9º ANO (3º CICLO) |
| 15 | YEAR 11 | GRADE 10 | MYP5 | 10º ANO (SECUNDÁRIO) |
| 16 | YEAR 12 | GRADE 11 | DP1 | 11º ANO (SECUNDÁRIO) |
| 17 | YEAR 13 | GRADE 12 | DP2 | 12º ANO (SECUNDÁRIO) |
*The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is planned to open, subject to authorisation.
If you’re unsure which year group is right for your child, our Admissions Team will be delighted to help.
GROWING WITH OUR STUDENTS
A SCHOOL DESIGNED TO GROW WITH YOUR CHILD
From our founding year through to graduation, we are expanding one year group at a time, ensuring every cohort benefits from a carefully planned and high-quality educational experience. By 2028/29, students will be able to complete their entire journey from Nursery to Year 13 with us.
2026-27
Nursery to Year 11
2027-28
Nursery to Year 12
2028-29
Nursery to Year 13
READY TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY?
We would be delighted to learn more about your family and answer any questions you may have.
Applications are now open for the 2026/27 academic year.
Or please contact our Admissions Team:
EMAIL: admissions@the-lisboan.school
PHONE: +351 210 322 250