Enrolling my child in primary school
4 tasks in suggested order
1. Check the catchment school for the child's place of residence. A child living in the catchment area of a public primary school is admitted on the basis of a parent's notification.
Compulsory schooling begins at the start of the school year in the calendar year in which the child turns 7.
Municipality/city and the chosen primary school.
Child's address and catchment area information.
A child from the catchment area is admitted based on registration; an out-of-catchment school may conduct an admission process.
Official source: gov.pl
2. Submit a registration to the catchment school or an application to another school, and confirm the intent to enroll if required.
Within the established admission deadlines.
The chosen school or the local electronic system.
Form, child's and parents' details, and documents regarding admission criteria.
Submitting an application to an out-of-catchment school does not guarantee a place.
Official source: gov.pl
3. Provide the child's identification and educational documents, as well as any additional certificates required for their specific situation.
Along with the registration or upon the school's request.
School office/secretariat.
Identity document/PESEL number, school certificates or foreign documents, and declarations regarding criteria.
The school should request only the documents necessary for the specific procedure.
Official source: gov.pl
4. If the child has special needs, provide the relevant official ruling or opinion and arrange for support, transport, or appropriate educational arrangements.
Before starting school or immediately after obtaining the document.
School, psychological-pedagogical counseling center, and municipality, depending on the type of support.
Ruling/opinion, documentation, and the application required for the specific type of assistance.
Support does not always start automatically just by notifying the school.
Official source: gov.pl
