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Transitional kindergarten

An extra early year before kindergarten, offered in some states such as California for children who are 4.

Also called
TK
Used in
United States
Topic
Phases and year groups

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Kindergarten United States
The first year of formal schooling in most US elementary schools, for children aged about 5 to 6. Roughly equivalent to Reception (England) in purpose and Year 1 in age.
Pre-K (Pre-kindergarten) United States
Early education for children aged about 3 to 4, the year or years before kindergarten; some states offer universal pre-K.

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