Year 4 is an educational

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in schools in many countries including England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually the fourth year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between eight and nine. It is the equivalent to

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in America or Canada.

Australia

In Australia, Year 4 is usually the fifth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 4 are aged between nine and ten.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, Year 4 is the fourth year of compulsory education. Children are aged eight or nine in this year group. Year 4 pupils are usually educated in Primary schools or in

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United Kingdom

England

In schools in England Year 4 is the fourth year after

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. It is the fourth full year of compulsory education, with children being aged between eight and nine. It is also the second year of

Key Stage 2 Key Stage 2 is the legal term for the four years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, when the pupils are aged between 7 and 11 years. England and Wales Legal definition The ...

in which the

National Curriculum A national curriculum is a common programme of study in schools that is designed to ensure nationwide uniformity of content and standards in education. It is usually legislated by the national government, possibly in consultation with state or othe ...

is taught. Year 4 is usually the fifth year of primary school or the second year group in a

Junior School A junior school is a type of school which provides primary education to children, often in the age range from 8 and 13, following attendance at an infant school, which covers the age range 5–7. Since both infant and junior schools provide pri ...

Wales

In schools in Wales Year 4 is the fourth year after

. It is currently the fourth full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 8 before 1 September in any given academic year. It is the second year group in

Northern Ireland and Scotland

In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the fourth year of

compulsory education Compulsory education refers to a period of education that is required of all people and is imposed by the government. This education may take place at a registered school or at home or other places. Compulsory school attendance or compulsory sc ...

is called Primary 4, and pupils generally start at the age of 7.

References

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