Ausnahmen von der Schulpflicht Zulassung

§§ 37 and 39 Hamburg School Act

If you would like to apply for an exemption from compulsory schooling for your child, please contact the school your child attends.

Guardians can apply for an exemption from compulsory schooling according to Section 39 Paragraph 1 of the Hamburg School Act if
· the vocational school has been successfully completed or
· the child has received adequate education elsewhere within the meaning of the School Act.

According to Section 39 Paragraph 2, you can apply for exemption from compulsory school attendance:
· if an important reason justifies this and
· adequate instruction or equivalent support is otherwise guaranteed.

It is important that the application be submitted in writing to the school previously attended. The school previously attended is available for advice.

Please state in the application the reasons why exemption from compulsory school attendance is necessary.

• Proof of custody
• Written request with reasons
• Indication of the duration of the desired exemption from compulsory schooling

• Your child attends a school in Hamburg
• One of the requirements of Section 39 of the Hamburg School Act is met

You first request a consultation at the school you have previously attended.

If the requirements for exemption from compulsory school attendance are met, submit an informal written application to the school.

The school administration will review the application and initiate further steps.

You will receive a written notification.

The processing time depends on the individual case.

If possible, two months before the desired exemption from compulsory schooling

There are the following notes:
Please submit your application in good time before the start of the school year or semester.

You can appeal against a decision within one month.

This does not have a suspensive effect. However, costs may arise if the objection procedure is completely or partially unsuccessful.

• Exemption from compulsory schooling
• Application to previous school
• The application must be justified in writing in accordance with Section 39 of the Hamburg School Act
• Responsible: previous school

School and Vocational Training Authority