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Duration: Registration — 30 at 60 min; better start several months before re-entry
Cost: Free; canteen and extracurricular at local rate
On-site only
Who this guide is for
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- Families with children from 6 to 15 years
- Families arriving from abroad
- Hesitant parents between public and private
To be prepared in advance
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- Family Booklet
- Proof of domicile — e.g. electricity bill or lease
- Health diary with current vaccines
- Last school report or transcript if the child changes school or country
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1Check the school or the area college according to your address. It's the school card. This can be confirmed by the city hall or the academy's website.
- 2Place the documents in town hall for the elementary school. For the college, the procedure often goes through the Dasen or the guidance service.
- 3Retrieve the registration certificate and then complete the registration in the institution. It's often quick once the pieces are assembled.
- 4If your child doesn't speak French yet, ask UPE2A right away. That's what helps the most at first.
- 5If you enter the college, find out about the European sections, the balance sheets and the Latin/Greek options. Do it before you validate the registration.
- 6Also ask for the canteen and the extracurricular. For the private sector, check the scholarships and the price before going further.
School levels
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| Level | Age | Obligation | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3–6 years | Mandatory from 3 years | Via the Town Hall |
| Elementary School (CP–CM2) | 6–11 years | Mandatory | Via the Town Hall |
| College (6th–3rd) | 11–15 years | Mandatory | Dasen / Town Hall |
| High School (2de–Terminal) | 15–18 years | Compulsory up to 16 years | Affelnet procedure |
Common mistakes
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- Drop out of the area and have to start over.
- Forget UPE2A while the child needs support in French.
- Passing the deadline for college enrolment.
- Consolidate public, private under contract and private out of contract.
Official sources
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Important remark
Family benefits and school rules depend on resources, the composition of the household and the department. This information is general; check your rights with the CAF, the town hall and the school.
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