Apply for admission to a general private school

• Admission to an independent school is based on an application procedure that generally takes place during the same periods as at state schools.
• Any deviations in dates will be announced by the independent schools.
• In the event of a refusal of admission to an independent school, it is always possible to register at a state school.

More information

Admission to an independent school is based on the conclusion of a school contract under private law, which establishes a school relationship under private law. Appeals under civil law are possible.

• When registering at an independent school, the same data is collected as when registering at a public school:
  
  • Family name,
  • First name,
  • Date of birth,
  • place of birth,
  • gender,
  • address,
  • telecommunications connections,
  • religious affiliation,
  • nationality,
  • Date of arrival of children not born in Germany,
  • Predominant family language,
  • Impairments and illnesses (insofar as they are relevant to school attendance),
  • Number of siblings,
  • Date of first school enrollment,
  • information on attendance at a kindergarten as well as the names, addresses and telecommunications connections of the parents.

  The following documents are required:
  

  • Letter of enrollment
  • Birth certificate of your child
  • Proof of childcare needs, if applicable
  • Custody order, if applicable
  • Enrollment form, if applicable

Enrollment is generally free of charge.
Private schools may charge tuition fees for school attendance, which must be paid by the parents/guardians. Please contact the respective private schools directly for more information.

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

The registration deadlines for public schools apply; if necessary, different deadlines for independent schools will be announced by them.

How long does it take to process

The decision on admission to an independent school is usually made within a few days, so that in the event of a rejection, it is still possible to register at a public school within the deadline.

• Verordnung über die Aufnahme von Schülerinnen und Schülern in öffentliche allgemeinbildende Schulen