Eighth grade

Eighth grade (also 8th grade or Grade 8) is the eighth year of formal or compulsory education in the United States. The eighth grade is the third or fourth (and typically final) year of middle school. Students in eighth grade are usually 13–14 years old. Different terms and numbers are used in other parts of the world.

In Brazil, Grade 8 (8º Ano or 8ª Série) is the third year of middle school. It is the oitavo ano do Ensino Fundamental II.

In Canada, it is equivalent to that of the United States.

In the United Kingdom, Year 9 is the educational year group equivalent, and the last year in Key Stage 3 development. Year 9 is used in England, Scotland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. It is the tenth or eleventh year of compulsory education.¹

In India, 8th grade is the last grade before high school. 8th grade exam is the second last year the respective school will set the examination. Students typically include subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, languages and elective subjects.²