Homeschooling notification

Overview

Use this if your family is relocating from a country where homeschooling is legal. Compulsory school attendance applies in Germany—plan formal school enrollment instead.

Timing to be aware of

Regulatory deadline

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

None needed—but action needed

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?
• How much parental allowance will I get and how is it calculated?
• Can I homeschool my child in Germany?

Related events

• School type selection (Gymnasium/Realschule/Hauptschule)
  Critical
  On transition
• Hochschule application (university)
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• School enrollment registration
  High
  Deadline applies
• Kindergarten application
  High
  Deadline applies
• Krippe application
  High
  Deadline applies