Age Groups
Class placement at Cabrow is based on your child's age, following GES standards, to ensure peer-appropriate social and academic development.
Class Allocation by Age
At Cabrow, we allocate students to classes based on their age as of the start of the academic term. This approach aligns with the Ghana Education Service (GES) standards and ensures that children learn alongside peers at a similar developmental stage.
| Age Range | Class | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 2 – 3 years | Playgroup | Preschool Programme |
| 3 – 4 years | Nursery | Preschool Programme |
| 4 – 5 years | Kindergarten 1 (KG1) | Preschool Programme |
| 5 – 6 years | Kindergarten 2 (KG2) | Preschool Programme |
| 6 – 7 years | Basic 1 | Primary School Programme |
| 7 – 8 years | Basic 2 | Primary School Programme |
| 8 – 9 years | Basic 3 | Primary School Programme |
| 9 – 10 years | Basic 4 | Primary School Programme |
| 10 – 11 years | Basic 5 | Primary School Programme |
| 11 – 12 years | Basic 6 | Primary School Programme |
Exceptions to Age-Based Placement
In exceptional circumstances — such as significant developmental gaps or special educational needs supported by a professional assessment — placement one class above or below the standard age group may be considered. The final decision regarding a child's class placement rests with the school administration.
Class Advancement & Retention
- 1Annual ProgressionStudents progress to the next class at the end of each academic year, subject to satisfactory performance and attendance.
- 2No Grade SkippingGrade skipping is not permitted at Cabrow. Children progress one class at a time in line with GES standards.
- 3Retention PolicyA student may be asked to repeat a class due to low academic performance or insufficient attendance. This decision is made in consultation with parents and the class teacher.
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