Austria · practical answer
How do you enrol a Ukrainian child in school in Austria?
For a child actually living in Austria, compulsory schooling is assessed from the child’s situation and duration of stay. Start with the local school or Bildungsdirektion for your address.
Short answer
For a child actually living in Austria, compulsory schooling is assessed from the child’s situation and duration of stay. Start with the local school or Bildungsdirektion for your address.
What to prepare
- · The child’s identity document or birth certificate — if available
- · Proof of address / Meldezettel if already available
- · Temporary right-of-residence / displaced-person ID if already issued
- · Previous school records — if available
What to do step by step
- 1
Contact the local school or Bildungsdirektion for your address
- 2
Tell them the child’s age, previous grade, and language of instruction
- 3
Bring the documents you have; the school or Bildungsdirektion will determine the appropriate school and class
Important
Placement is handled locally, but the basic documents can be prepared before the first contact.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-01