Children essentially commence school in the calendar year in which they reach the age of six. You may apply for an earlier or postponed school start for your child. A postponed start implies that the child commences during the calendar year when he/she reaches the age of seven. An earlier school start means that the child may commence in the calendar year he/she reaches the age of five.
The school will send a letter to the parents/guardians of children of school age. The letter contains information about when and where you should meet.
The pupil has the right to postpone school start if a professional evaluation has been made by the educational and psychological service (PPT) indicating doubt as to whether the child has developed sufficiently to commence school.
In order to commence school earlier, the child must have reached the age of five by 1 April. An evaluation by the educational and psychological service (PPT) must have been made.