Apply for an exemption from school
Request for (partial) exemption from classes for a student, e.g., for vacations outside of school breaks, travel, or for religious or health reasons.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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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
Kostenlos bis 50 € Bearbeitungsgebühr
How to proceed
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Submit a written request to the school
As early as possible, with an explanation.
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Decision by the homeroom teacher or school administration
Requests for leave spanning several days or during school breaks are usually decided by the school administration.
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Antrag einreichen
Persönlich, postalisch oder online beim zuständigen Amt einreichen und Bearbeitungsbestätigung aufbewahren.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Parents or guardians of school-age children who have a valid reason for requesting an exemption.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted too late
- •Leaving school without permission
Common reasons for rejection
- •No valid reason (e.g., a cheaper vacation package is not sufficient)
- •The request concerns the period immediately before/after the holidays
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
Wie lange dauert Befreiung vom Schulunterricht beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 7 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Data quality
- 100 %