Japanese School Grade Checker
Check the Japanese school year, grade, and age from a birth date without sending the date anywhere.
Everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to the server.
Choose a birth date
The school year and grade will appear here.
What it does
Check the Japanese school grade for any date using the school-year grouping from April 2 through the following April 1. It is useful when a form, event, or family record asks for a grade rather than an age.
How to use it
- Choose a date of birth.
- Set the date you want to check.
- Read the school year, grade, and age.
Tips
- Japan's school year normally starts on April 1.
- April 1 births are grouped with the older school year; April 2 births start the next group.
- Dates stay in your browser and are not uploaded.
FAQ
Are my dates uploaded?
No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser.
Does this cover every school?
It follows the standard Japanese elementary, junior-high, and high-school grouping. Individual schools and alternative programs may differ.
Why is April 1 different from April 2?
Japanese school years group children born from April 2 through the following April 1.