Municipality of Bergeijk: exemptions from compulsory school attendance

Exemption from enrollment in a school

• In case of psychological and physical complaints: a statement from a doctor, educationalist or psychologist.
• If you feel that none of the schools in your area fit your beliefs or outlook on life, a statement explaining why.
• If your child attends school abroad: a statement from the director of the foreign school.

Exemption from school attendance

If you need to request leave from the principal of the school: supporting documents showing that the leave is necessary. For example, the invitation to a wedding or an obituary.

You can apply for exemption from compulsory education as follows:

Apply to the municipality

This is how you can apply for an exemption from compulsory education at the municipality:

• digitally (with DigiD) via the website of the municipality of Bergeijk.
• contact the municipality by telephone (+31(0) 497 551 455) or by e-mail (info@bergeijk.nl) for more information.

There are no costs associated with an application for special leave or exemption from compulsory education.