School Admission Age Calculator Mexico

Find the Right Age for Your Child's School Enrollment in Mexico

Wondering when your child is eligible to start school in Mexico? Our School Admission Age Calculator helps you determine the appropriate age for enrollment based on Mexican educational guidelines. Easily check your child's school eligibility and ensure timely registration! Want to check your child's eligibility for admission to the entry classes in Mexico. Select state/province of Mexico and date of birth below to find out school admission age for your child to begin kindergarten/Preschool and primary school.

School Age Calculator Mexico

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School education in Mexico

In Mexico, the school admission process typically follows the same general structure, with specific ages and cut-off dates for each education level. The school year in Mexico generally starts in late August or early September and ends in late June or early July.

In Mexico, basic education is normally divided into three steps:

Primary school (primaria), comprising grades 1–6;
Junior high school (secundaria), comprising grades 7-9; and
High school (preparatoria), comprising grades 10-12.

Pre-school (Preescolar)

Cut-off date for admission: Generally, children must be 3 years old by December 31st of the year they start school.

Age Group: 3 to 5 years old
Levels:
- Pre-kinder (for children who turn 3 during the school year)
- Kinder (for children who turn 4)
- Preparatoria (for children who turn 5)

Primary School (Primaria)

Cut-off date for admission: Children generally must be 6 years old by December 31st of the year they enter 1st grade. For example, a child born in 2018 would start 1st grade in 2024 if they turn 6 years old by December 31st.

Age Group: 6 to 12 years old
Grades: 1st to 6th grade