Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6PLus)

Applying for admission to a general education school

Description

School attendance is compulsory for all children and young people living in Saxony-Anhalt. For children who reach the age of 6 by 30 June, it begins with the following school year and ends after 12 years. The statutory compulsory education of 12 years is fulfilled by attending a vocational school, unless a general education school is still attended.

In Saxony-Anhalt, a distinction is made between general education schools and vocational schools. There are separate regulations for vocational schools.

Schools of general education:

Primary schools
Secondary schools
Comprehensive schools
Community schools
Grammar school
Special schools

Process flow

The registration procedure varies.

If a school in Saxony-Anhalt is currently attended, the school visited is the first point of contact.
As a rule, applications must be submitted to the school attended.
If the change takes place from another federal state, the State Education Office of Saxony-Anhalt provides information on school catchment areas. In this case, registration takes place directly at the school.
The further procedure then depends individually on the type of school.

Who should I contact?

Please contact the relevant school.

Which documents are required?

Depending on the type of school, different documents are required.

What are the fees?

none

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Depending on the type of school, different deadlines must be observed.

In the case of a change of educational course, applications must usually be submitted during the 2nd semester, at the latest 6 weeks before the annual reports are issued.