Which school year is my child in?
Your child's school year from their birth year, in Belgium or France.
How it works
In Belgium and France the school year depends on the calendar year of birth: a child starts primary school (1re primaire in Belgium, CP in France) in September of the year they turn 6. School is compulsory from 5 in Belgium and education from 3 in France. Repeated or skipped years are not taken into account.
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Worked example
With the default values:
- CountryBelgium
- Birth year2019
- School year starting in2026
you get:
- School year in 2026–20272e primaire
- StagePrimary
- Age on 31 December 20267 years
- Starts primary schoolSeptember 2025
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Which school year is my child in?” tool work?
In Belgium and France the school year depends on the calendar year of birth: a child starts primary school (1re primaire in Belgium, CP in France) in September of the year they turn 6. School is compulsory from 5 in Belgium and education from 3 in France. Repeated or skipped years are not taken into account.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: country, birth year, school year starting in. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Country: Belgium; Birth year: 2019; School year starting in: 2026 → School year in 2026–2027: 2e primaire; Stage: Primary.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.