School Registration
Enrollment of school-age children at the appropriate elementary or secondary school.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir School Registration mit dem zuständigen Schulamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
Oder Großstadt wählen:
Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für School Registration.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Child's birth certificate
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos bis 50 € Bearbeitungsgebühr
How to proceed
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Wait for the invitation from the school district
Children of school age are usually automatically invited to register for school.
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Enrollment at the appropriate school
Along with a birth certificate and a certificate of residence.
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School Physical
Pre-school health examination conducted by the public health department.
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 (generally ages 6 and up) in the respective school district.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Missed the city/school registration deadline
- •Birth certificate or proof of residence is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •School district not applicable (if the preferred school is outside the district)
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
Is it possible to choose a school other than the local school?▼
A transfer is possible, but it depends on available capacity and the admission criteria of the school of your choice.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Data quality
- 100 %