FAQ

FAQ

Age-Based School Year Equivalency Table

Academic Year 2026/2027

 

 

 

Age

Date of Birth

UK (England)

IB Programme

Korea

3–4

1 Sep 2022 – 31 Aug 2023

EYFS

Nursery

PYP (Early Years)

Kindergarten

4–5

1 Sep 2021 – 31 Aug 2022

Reception

PYP

Kindergarten

5–6

1 Sep 2020 – 31 Aug 2021

KS 1

Year 1

PYP Grade 1

Elementary 1

6–7

1 Sep 2019 – 31 Aug 2020

Year 2

PYP Grade 2

Elementary 2

7–8

1 Sep 2018 – 31 Aug 2019

KS 2

Year 3

PYP Grade 3

Elementary 3

8–9

1 Sep 2017 – 31 Aug 2018

Year 4

PYP Grade 4

Elementary 4

9–10

1 Sep 2016 – 31 Aug 2017

Year 5

PYP Grade 5

Elementary 5

10–11

1 Sep 2015 – 31 Aug 2016

Year 6

PYP Grade 6

Elementary 6

11–12

1 Sep 2014 – 31 Aug 2015

KS 3

Year 7

MYP 1

Middle 1

12–13

1 Sep 2013 – 31 Aug 2014

Year 8

MYP 2

Middle 2

13–14

1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013

Year 9

MYP 3

Middle 3

14–15

1 Sep 2011 – 31 Aug 2012

KS 4

Year 10

MYP 4

High 1

15–16

1 Sep 2010 – 31 Aug 2011

Year 11

MYP 5 / pre-DP

High 2

16–17

1 Sep 2009 – 31 Aug 2010

KS 5

Year 12

DP Year 1

High 3

17–18

1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009

Year 13

DP Year 2

Graduated

FAQ Primary

  1. Is it possible to start during the school year?

Yes, if there is free capacity in the class. Just click Apply and contact us to arrange a visit.

  1. How many students are in a class?

The maximum capacity is 16 students per class.

  1. Does my child have to eat in the school canteen?

It’s not mandatory. Children can bring their meals from home.

  1. What are the opening hours of the school?

PORG International School is open every weekday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The first lesson starts at 8:40 am. The end of the daily schedule may vary according to individual grades.

  1. Do you have any after-school clubs or activities?

Yes, we offer a wide range of clubs for all our students. The most popular are, Football Club, Art Club, Code Club, Martial Arts Club and Rubik’s Cube Club, with many more on offer.

  1. Do you have a school library?

Yes. At PORG Ostrava Campus, we have two libraries. Students can easily choose and borrow books they like and develop their reading skills.

  1. Does my child have to wear a school uniform?

Yes, wearing a uniform is a significant part of our school policy. Children wear a uniform from Monday to Thursday. Fridays are called „Casual Fridays“. On Fridays, children can wear what they like, and they have the opportunity to express themselves.

  1. Is it possible to use public transport to come to school?

Yes. Our school is located in an excellent area, in Ostrava-Vitkovice, close to the Dolní Vítkovice area. You can reach the school by trams no. 2, 3 and 12 (Tram stop: Stará ocelárna), or by buses no. 57 and 59 (Bus stop: Štramberská).

  1. How does the admission process work?

For more information, please click here.

FAQ Early Years

  1. What does EYFS mean?

EYFS stands for Early Years Foundation Stage.

  1. Is it possible to start during the school year?

Yes, if there is free capacity in the class. Just click Apply and contact us to arrange a visit.

  1. How many students are in a class?

The maximum capacity is 10 children.

  1. Can children bring their meals from home?

No, children are not allowed to bring their meals from home. During the children’s stay in kindergarten, they are required to have a registered meal offered by the school canteen.

  1. What are the opening hours of the school?

The Early Years class is open every day from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The arrival time is between 8:30 am and 8:45 am.

  1. Do you have any after-school clubs or activities?

Yes, we offer, e.g. Yoga Club, Science Club, Music Club, etc. The fee is not included in the tuition fee.

  1. Does my child have to wear a school uniform?

No, in the Early Years, children do not wear a school uniform.

  1. Is it possible to use public transport to come to school?

Yes. Our school is located in an excellent area, in Ostrava-Vitkovice, close to the Dolní Vítkovice area. You can reach the school by trams no. 2, 3 and 12 (Tram stop: Stará ocelárna), or by buses no. 57 and 59 (Bus stop: Štramberská).

  1. How does the admission process work?

For more information, please click here.