Municipality of The Hague: exemptions from compulsory school attendance

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

Via the municipality

• Complete the application form online. You need DigiD to complete the form online.
• Is your child unable to attend school due to psychological or physical impairments? Then it's not possible to apply for an exemption for compulsory education online.
• Contact  department Leerlingzaken by telephone or email for more information or help with the application. Call +31 70 353 54 54 or send an email to: leerlingzaken@denhaag.nl.

Via the school

Is your child enrolled in school? Contact the school's attendace officer.

Via department Leerlingzaken

Is your child not enrolled in school? Contact department Leerlingzaken by telephone or email. Call +31 70 353 54 54 or send an email to: leerlingzaken@denhaag.nl.