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Duration: Registration in town hall — 30 min; better take several months before the start of school
Cost: Free; canteen and extracurricular paid according to local rate
On-site only
Who this guide is for
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- Families with children from 3 to 6 years of age preparing kindergarten
- New arrivals with a young child, first enrollment in French school
- Parents wishing to activate canteen and extracurricular at the same time as enrolment
To be prepared in advance
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- Family booklet or birth certificate
- Proof of domicile — e.g. electricity bill or lease
- Health diary with current vaccines
- Certificate of cancellation if your child changes school
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1Start at the town hall of your municipality, at the service of the schools. Do it in the spring if possible: in many cities, registration closes in June before the start of the school year.
- 2The town hall gives you a certificate of registration and tells you the area school according to your address.
- 3With this document, go to school to finalize enrolment with the principal. That's the last step.
- 4Ask for the canteen and the extracurricular immediately. You will know what to do and what budget to plan for.
- 5If you come to move in, don't forget the graduation certificate from the old school.
- 6If your child doesn't speak French yet, say it from the beginning. The school will explain how the reception is going.
Common mistakes
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- Wait for the summer to start. In some municipalities, registrations have already been closed.
- Arrive without proof of residence. You might have to come back a second time.
- Forget the cancellation certificate after a move.
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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