School enrollment after immigration from abroad without sufficient knowledge of German 
Here you can register your child for a school place in the municipality of Bremen after moving here from abroad if your child does not have sufficient knowledge of German.
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Basic information
The education department is responsible for school-age children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18. Children without sufficient knowledge of German can acquire their first language skills in learning groups after arriving from abroad.
These are called preliminary courses and take place in schools throughout Bremen. There are also welcome schools for children and young people who have recently arrived in Bremen and do not yet speak sufficient German.
Newly arrived children of primary school age receive their first learning opportunities in the initial reception facilities.
Requirements
- First time attending school in the municipality of Bremen after moving from abroad
- No or insufficient Insufficient knowledge of German for regular school attendance
- Residence in the municipality of Bremen
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Procedure
Assignment to a preliminary course or a welcome school is made promptly by the responsible office of the senatorial authority. The school then contacts the parents or guardians.
Young people who have reached the age of 16 at the beginning of the school year are assigned to the language classes of vocational education. Once their registration details have been received, they are invited to a language test. Here, their language and educational level is assessed and they are then assigned to an appropriate class at a vocational school. -
Necessary Documents
- First name, surname, date of birth and address
Registration certificate, if applicable (if already available)
- First name, surname, date of birth and address
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Competent Department
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 24 - Schulbetrieb, Schulentwicklung, Beratung und Aufsicht –Allgemeinbildende Schulen–
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 22 - Ministerielle und schulbetriebliche Aufgaben, Berufsbildende Schulen
- +49 421 361-10402
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- referat22
@bildung. bremen. de
Contact Person
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Frau Guelcin Ugrar
Allgemeinbildende Schulen -
Herr Torsten Hallmann
Berufsbildende Schulen -
Frau Nicole Kordovan
Berufsbildende Schulen
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines for first-time school enrollment in the municipality of Bremen after moving here from abroad.
How long does it take to process
7 days bis 6 weeks
Processing time depends on the utilization of the pre-course/welcome school system. -
More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.10.2025