Postpone the start of school
Application to defer school enrollment for one year if a child is not yet ready for school.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Varies by case
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the elementary school or the school district office
Before the regular application deadline, with justification.
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School Physical
The school physician assesses the child's readiness for school.
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Decision by the school board
Deferral or enrollment with special support.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Parents of school-age children who may not be ready for school.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted after the application deadline
- •No documentation of the child's inability to attend school has been provided
Common reasons for rejection
- •The child is ready for school following a school medical examination
- •Application submitted too late
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to defer a child's enrollment in school?▼
Free up to a €50 processing fee.
How long does it take to defer the start of school?▼
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Data quality
- 100 %