Registration for school meals

Main information

School meals provide meals for children, pupils and students during their stay at a school or school facility.

The condition for inclusion in school catering is the filing of an application or closing the application in the manner specified by the specific school or school canteen.

The registration includes the data necessary for keeping the diner in the register, the method of payment of meals and other information necessary for the provision of catering services.

This applies to you if

  1. You are the legal representative of a child, pupil or student and you are interested in their regular meals in the school canteen.
  2. You are an adult pupil or student who wants to apply for school meals.

When to use this service

Registration for school meals is usually dealt with before the start of the school year or before the child, pupil or student enters school.

Registration is also possible during the school year.

The specific dates, the method of registration and other details shall be determined by the school or school canteen and published in a manner allowing remote access.

Vyřízení služby - elektronicky

What you need if you are using this service

If you are dealing with the service electronically, prepare a completed application for school meals or other information required by the school or school canteen.

The login may also include information needed to set up meals payments.

Send the documents in the manner specified by the school or school canteen.

Where and how to solve this service

Electronic registration is usually handled through the school website or school canteen, or through the electronic information system used by the school.

Forms, login instructions and contact details are published at these locations.

The service can be addressed in the following way:

  1. On the school's website or in the information system, fill in the application form for school meals.
  2. Fill in the required information about the diner and how to pay the meal allowance.
  3. Submit your application in the manner specified by the school or school canteen.
  4. After confirming your registration, follow the instructions of the school or school canteen to pay for meals and order meals.

How much will you pay

None

Vyřízení služby - osobně

What you need if you are using this service

  • Completed and signed application form for school catering, if required by the school or school canteen in paper form.
  • Data needed to record the diner and set up payments.
  • Contact details of the legal representative or adult diner for further communication.

If you are dealing with the service in person or by post, please deliver the completed application form to the school or school canteen according to their instructions.

Where and how to solve this service

The application can be submitted in person at the school or school canteen, or sent by post to the address of the school or school facility.

The exact method of submission and contact details are published by the school or school canteen.

How much will you pay

None

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

  • Regular meals are provided during the stay at the school or school facility.
  • School meals promote healthy eating habits and create conditions for the proper course of education.

Appeal options

Classification for school meals does not take the form of an administrative procedure.

Any ambiguities or disputes should be resolved directly with the head of the school canteen or with the school management.

Sanctions

They are not fixed.

Frequently asked questions

Is a child, pupil or student entitled to school meals?

Yes, I did. Children in kindergartens, primary school pupils and minor secondary school pupils are provided with school meals during their stay at a school or school facility under the conditions laid down by law.

School meals can also be provided to adult pupils of secondary schools and students of higher vocational schools, but they are undemanding.

Does the application have to be submitted?

Classification for school meals usually requires registration in the manner specified by the school or school canteen.

Is there a single national deadline for registering?

No, I don't. Specific dates are set by individual schools or school canteens.

Who decides on the inclusion in school meals?

The organization of school meals is provided by the school or school canteen. Details are provided by the head of the school canteen or school management.

Can I apply during the school year?

Yes, I did. Registration is usually also possible during the school year.

Can I apply electronically?

Yes, I did. Many schools and school canteens allow electronic login via web forms or information systems.

How do you pay for meals?

The method of payment shall be determined by the school or school canteen. Most often, a non-cash payment to the account is used.

How can I unsubscribe during the absence of a child, pupil or student?

Check-out of meals is carried out in the manner and within the deadlines set by the school or school canteen, as a rule via the electronic system, by telephone or by e-mail.

Is it possible to change the data provided at the time of login?

Yes, I did. It is advisable to notify the school or school canteen without undue delay of any changes to the contact details, payment method or other recorded data.