die Klassenstufe
Translation
grade, year, year group
Examples
Er ist in der fünften Klassenstufe.
He is in the fifth grade.
Die Prüfung ist für alle Klassenstufen gleich.
The exam is the same for all year groups.
Grammar Patterns
to be in+3 My brother is in the tenth grade.
to be for+4 The book is for the lower grades.
Similar Words
der Jahrgang (year group)
Etymology
From 'Klasse' (class) + 'Stufe' (step, level). Literally, a 'class level'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'step' or 'level' (Stufe) in the school 'class' system.