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Apply for exemption from attending a general school in the state of Bremen (school attendance in Lower Saxony)

You would like your child to attend a public, general education school in Lower Saxony and you live in Bremen? Then you must apply for exemption from attending school in the state of Bremen.

  • Basic information

    As part of the reciprocity agreement between the states of Lower Saxony and Bremen, it is possible under certain conditions (unreasonable hardship or educational reasons) to attend a public, general education school in the surrounding area of Lower Saxony. For this, an exemption from attending school in Bremen must be applied for.

    Requirements

    Attending a public, general education school in Bremen places a particular burden on the pupil or the family situation. Furthermore, there may be special educational reasons for moving to Lower Saxony.

  • Procedure
    • The exemption is applied for at the responsible office.
    • The application will be reviewed and a decision will be made. The applicant will then be notified in writing.
    • For a school in Bremerhaven, an application must be submitted to the education authority in Bremerhaven.

    More information

    The information sheet on the requirements for exemption from attending a general school in Bremen must be observed.

  • Necessary Documents
    • The application must be completed, signed and submitted.

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There are no deadlines.

    How long does it take to process

    2 weeks bis 3 weeks

  • Legal Bases

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.10.2025

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