Editor:
Presscouncil City of Chemnitz
Pressrelease: 56

Register children for secondary schools from the 2026/2027 school year in February

On Friday, 6 February, fourth-grade pupils will receive their educational recommendation, which parents can use as the basis for deciding which secondary school their child should attend after primary school from the 2026/2027 school year.

By 27 February 2026, parents should register their child at a secondary school or grammar school - preferably by post at the school of first choice.

The following documents are required for registration

  • Registration form (handed out by the primary school)
  • Original of the educational recommendation
  • Copy of the half-year information grade 4
  • Copy of the grade 3 report card (for enrolment at the grammar school)
  • Copy of the birth certificate
  • Copy of documents on special educational needs, if applicable
  • Copy of proof of sole parental authority, if applicable


As proof of enrolment, the school will send a confirmation of receipt by e-mail, therefore an e-mail address is required.

The admission letter will be issued by the respective school on 22 May 2026.