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Municipality of Amsterdam: exemptions from compulsory school attendance

Please note: you can only apply for an exemption from compulsory education if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

You can apply for an exemption from compulsory education as follows:

Contact your municipality

Contact your municipality by telephone or email for more information: 

  • Phone number: 020 251 8010 (on working days from 9.00 to 17.00)
  • Mail address: Leerplicht@amsterdam.nl

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Amsterdam

Last updated on 7 December 2022