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Show opening of a supplementary school

Here you can find out more about the notification of the establishment of supplementary schools.

  • Basic information

    The establishment of supplementary schools must be notified before teaching begins. The notification must contain precise information about the type of school, the structure of the lessons and the school's objective.

    Requirements

    The application must be submitted to the responsible office. The application can be submitted informally.

    In accordance with § 4 of the Private Schools Act, private schools subject to approval or notification under this Act must have a name that identifies them as a private school. Incorrect or misleading names may not be used.

    The establishment of supplementary schools must be notified to the competent authority before teaching commences. The notification must contain precise information about the start of teaching, the type of school, the structure of teaching in accordance with § 14 Para. 1 Brem. Private Schools Act and with reference to § 14 para. 3 Brem. Private Schools Act and the educational objective.

  • Procedure

    The responsible body checks the completeness and accuracy of the application documents.

    The notification as a supplementary school will be confirmed by the competent authority if all requirements are met.

  • Necessary Documents

    • Evidence

      Proof of the personal reliability of the provider, the director and the teaching staff (extended police clearance certificate).

    • Further information

      Display with precise details of the type of school, the start of lessons, the structure of the lessons and the school's objective.

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    According to the cost regulation of the education administration, there is no cost rate for the mere notification of a supplementary school.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There are no deadlines for the application process. However, the school may not commence operations until the state confirmation of the application has been received.

    How long does it take to process

    The competent body will make a decision within three months after all the necessary documents and evidence have been submitted.

  • Legal Bases

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.10.2025

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