Admissions open for 2027-28. Limited seats in Playgroup, Nursery & LKG.

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Grade 1 Ignitors

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Ages 6–7

Little Ignitors in Action

Focuses on building foundational reading, writing and math skills alongside social and emotional development.

Our ignitors take confident steps into formal learning, mastering core academics through engaging, real-world activities.

Grade 1 timings: to , Monday to Friday

What We Learn

A Joyful Day of Discovery

Language

Reading fluency and creative writing.

Mathematics

Numbers, operations and problem-solving.

Discovery

Exploring the world around us.

Curriculum Highlights

Skills Your Child Will Build

  • Reading fluently
  • Structured writing
  • Math operations
  • Emotional intelligence
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Parents ask

Grade 1: Quick Answers

What is the right age for Grade 1 at Skill-ed?

Grade 1 (Ignitors) is for children aged 6 to 7, counted on 31 March of the admission year. Children joining from another school need a transfer certificate along with the usual admission documents.

See every class and its age on the programmes page.

What will my child learn in Grade 1?

Grade 1 builds the foundations of reading, writing and maths alongside social and emotional development. Children work on reading fluency and creative writing, on numbers, operations and problem-solving, and explore the world around them through real-world activities.

What are the timings for Grade 1 at Skill-ed?

Grade 1 runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, the same as UKG and Grade 2, with no classes on Saturday. Playgroup, Nursery and LKG finish at 12:30 PM. A child who needs a longer day can stay on in day care on the same campus, which is open until 6:00 PM, Saturdays included.

All the timings are on the fees and timings page.

How do I apply for admission at Skill-ed?

There are four steps. Book a free tour and visit with your child, choose the class and a start date, submit the form and documents online or at the office, and then settle in gently over the first week with a parent nearby.

You can apply online in about two minutes, or book a tour first.

All questions and answers

Next step

See the Grade 1 classroom
for yourself

Book a free tour, meet the Grade 1 teachers and ask anything. Most families decide within a week of visiting.