Okay, so I'm in 7th grade right now, and next year I will be going to a British school, meaning all the teachers are from England, and it's basically like going to school in England. So I will be going into 8th grade, but they call it 9th grade because I guess they start a year earlier. If someone asks me what grade I am in, should I say I'm in 8th grade or 9th grade?
2007-01-15 06:38:11 · 11 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I guess it depends on who asks you. If an American asks you, you would probably say 8th grade, because that's what they would understant. Or say something like, it's the equivalent of 8th grade here, but it's a British school, so it's technically 9th grade.
2007-01-15 06:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by reeba202 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone asks say "I am in the 9th grade at a British school, it is the same as being in the 8th grade at a U.S. school".
2007-01-15 07:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that you're in Year Nine to English people who ask and Eighth Grade when speaking to Americans. That way, people will know what year you are in at school depending on where they come from.
Yes, the British start school at four/five as opposed to the Americans who start First Grade at five/six so you are in the same year but it sounds as if you're a year above. Also, in England, kids do six years of primary school before starting high school at eleven so you will be into your third year at high school when you join your new school.
These two sites will give you a better idea of how the school system is set out in Britain so you're a bit prepared:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_England (this explains the English school system)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Scotland (this explains the Scottish school system but it gives a more clearer idea of what year you will be in England, depending on your age and when your birthday falls).
2007-01-15 11:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rising Freshman--which means you are in the 7th/8th grade and will start your freshman year the next school year. If you're going to school in England, are you going to just do your O levels or A levels? You're at that age where they're determining O's or A's?
2007-01-15 08:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by misswoodstockvateach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 9th grade to people who go to the school, but for those who don't I would say 8th grade it really depends on what you are most comfortable with.
2007-01-15 06:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by Christiansoccerchica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are there say the 9th grade - when you come back to the US say the eight grade - or as the say "when in Rome, do as the Romans."
Good Luck!!!
2007-01-15 06:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should say that you are in the 8th grade. Becauce that is the grade you are going to been in if you was not going to move anyway ok .
2007-01-15 06:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by chevel s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9th grade
2007-01-15 06:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dear i don't know either!
you know what's so funny?
i've been on a univ when i was in my country but when i came to UK i juz turned to be Yr.12 which is like still a part of 'high School'!!!
so when my friends ask me what yr i am now i juz can't tell them im bak 2 high scul!!
i suggest ask ur teacher soon...
i don't kinda understand either!!
2007-01-15 06:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by -Baboushckha- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how many yrs u been goin 2 school
2007-01-15 08:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋