Children will spend 5 years in the Foundational stage, 3 years in the Preparatory stage, 3 years in the Middle stage, and 4 years in the Secondary stage, according to the new school education system outlined in NEP 2020.
The following is a breakdown of the various stages of the new school education system by age:
| Stage | Duration | Age Range | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational stage | 5 Years | 3 to 8 | Anganwadi/pre-school, class 1, class 2 |
| Preparatory stage | 3 Years | 8 to 11 | 3rd to 5th |
| Middle stage | 3 Years | 11 to 14 | 6th to 8th |
| Secondary stage | 4 Years | 14 to 18 | 9th to 12th |