The age for Year 1 varies depending on the country. In England, Wales, Australia, and New Zealand, Year 1 is usually the first year of compulsory education and incorporates students aged between five and seven. In Australia, Year 1 is usually the second year of compulsory education, and most children in Year 1 are aged between six and seven. In New Zealand, Year 1 is the first year of compulsory education, and children are aged five or six in this year group. In the United States, Year 1 is equivalent to grade 1, and children usually begin elementary school with kindergarten (grade K) around age 5, meaning that they are around 6 years old when they start Year 1. In the UK, Year 1 is the first year after Reception, and it is currently the first full year of compulsory education, with children being admitted who are aged 5 before September 1st in any given academic year. In Russia, compulsory education begins the year the child turns seven (8 years) or, sometimes, six. In Malaysia, Year 1 is referred to as Standard 1, and primary schooling usually begins at the age of 7 and ends at 12. Children in Year 1 are usually aged between 5 and 7, depending on the countrys education system).