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Enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year at primary schools located in Essen

Children's move from kindergarten to primary school symbolizes a significant moment - a time of enthusiasm and excitement not just for the kids, but also their parents and caretakers. The first action on this new journey is the enrollment in primary school.

Registration for the 2026/2027 academic year at Essen's primary schools is now open for enrollment.
Registration for the 2026/2027 academic year at Essen's primary schools is now open for enrollment.

Enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year at primary schools located in Essen

The city of Essen has released important details regarding the school registration process for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year. Here's what you need to know.

Registration for the 1st grade will take place in all municipal primary schools on Tuesday, 23rd September, Wednesday, 24th September, and by individual arrangement with the desired school. However, for the Tiegelschule, the registration dates are slightly different. Registrations for the Tiegelschule will occur on Thursday, 18th September, Friday, 19th September, Monday, 29th September, and Tuesday, 30th September.

Interested parties can schedule appointments for the registration interview at their chosen primary school by telephone or on the homepage. For the Tiegelschule, registration interviews will not occur at the Tiegelschule itself, but at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Further information on the registration procedures (appointment scheduling, school tour, etc.) at the primary school of choice can be found on the homepage. The our city portal, located at www.our website/schulanmeldung, provides supporting information on registration, profiles of primary schools, and links to their homepages. For those seeking information on the Tiegelschule, further information can be found on www.our website/tiegelschule.

The forms required for registration have been sent to parents and guardians whose children were born between 1st October 2019 and 30th September 2020. An information sheet on school registration and an overview of all primary schools in Essen is included with the forms.

Schools offer information events prior to the school registrations, and dates can be found on their homepages. The Rathaus, located at Porscheplatz 45121 Essen, is the city hall where you can find additional resources.

For press inquiries, please email presse@our website. The our city portal is responsible for issuing this information. It's worth noting that the ServiceCenter Essen can be contacted at +49 201 88-0 for any general queries.

The our city portal answers many questions that parents and guardians may have about the schools, registration process, and contacts. For more comprehensive information, visit the our city portal website at www.our website/presse.

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