Apply for exemption from attending a vocational school in the state of Bremen (school attendance in Lower Saxony) for full-time school courses 
You would like to attend a vocational school in Lower Saxony and live in Bremen. Find out more here.
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Basic information
If you want to attend a vocational school in Lower Saxony and live in Bremen, you must apply for exemption in the state of Bremen.
As part of the reciprocity agreement between the states of Lower Saxony and Bremen, it is possible under certain conditions to attend a vocational school in the surrounding area of Lower Saxony (unreasonable hardship or educational reasons). For this, an exemption from attending school in Bremen must be applied for.
Requirements
Attendance at the relevant vocational school in Bremen must be a burden for the student or their parents (unreasonable hardship) or there are educational reasons for this.
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Procedure
The application is submitted to 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 vocational school in the state of Bremen must be observed.
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Necessary Documents
- Application form
The application form must be completed, signed and submitted.
- Application form
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Competent Department
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 22 - Ministerielle und schulbetriebliche Aufgaben, Berufsbildende Schulen
- +49 421 361-10402
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- referat22
@bildung. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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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
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.10.2025