Application for transfer of a pupil to another primary school

Main information

The legal representative of the pupil (parent) has the opportunity to apply for transfer of the pupil to another primary school than the one in which he is still a pupil, e.g. when moving to another municipality or for any other reason.

Admission is always decided by the headmaster of the school where the pupil transfers.

A parent can choose any school registered in the school register.

This applies to you if

You are the legal representative of a pupil who is a primary school pupil and you intend to deal with his transfer to another primary school.

When to use this service

At any time during the primary education of the pupil.

Vyřízení služby - osobně

What you need if you are using this service

Submit a request to transfer a pupil to another school. The application shall be accompanied by:

• name and surname of the applicant (child);
• date of birth,
• place of permanent residence or other address for service,
• identification of the administrative authority to which the application is addressed (specific primary school) and
• address of the school from which the pupil is transferred.

With regard to the legal representation of the child by his/her legal representative or another person authorised to do so, it is also essential to ascertain:

• the name and surname of that representative,
• the place of permanent residence of that representative or, where appropriate, another address for service.

If the child is represented by a person other than his/her legal representative, it is also essential that he/she proves his/her right to represent the child.

The submission must indicate who is doing it, what is involved and what is being proposed. The party’s representative (the child’s legal representative) is required to present an identity card at the request of an authorised official.

Where and how to solve this service

The service is solved at a selected school, to which the pupil transfers.

Vyřízení služby - elektronicky

What you need if you are using this service

Submit a request to transfer a pupil to another school. The application shall be accompanied by:

• name and surname of the applicant (child);
• date of birth,
• place of permanent residence or other address for service,
• identification of the administrative authority to which the application is addressed (specific primary school) and
• address of the school from which the pupil is transferred.

With regard to the legal representation of the child by his/her legal representative or another person authorised to do so, it is also essential to ascertain:

• the name and surname of that representative,
• the place of permanent residence of that representative or, where appropriate, another address for service.

If the child is represented by a person other than his/her legal representative, it is also essential that he/she proves his/her right to represent the child.

The submission must indicate who is doing it, what is involved and what is being proposed. The party’s representative (the child’s legal representative) is required to present an identity card at the request of an authorised official.

Where and how to solve this service

The primary school is dealing with the application. The application is submitted by:

• a data box or
• an e-mail with an electronic signature with the required details.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

The pupil has the opportunity to change the primary school during primary education for any reason and to fulfil the legal obligation to attend school in another primary school.

Appeal options

The appeal against the decision of the headmaster of the school is decided by the regional authority or the City of Prague competent according to the seat of the school.

The appeal is filed through the headmaster of the school.