School enrollment 2026: Important information for Oranienburg parents!
In 2026, around 600 children will start school in Oranienburg. Find out everything about registration dates and compulsory school attendance.

School enrollment 2026: Important information for Oranienburg parents!
Today is an important day for many families in Oranienburg, because the topic of starting school is getting closer. Around 600 children will start primary school in 2026. Compulsory schooling for children born between October 1st, 2019 and September 30th, 2020 and who have their main residence in Oranienburg begins on August 1st, 2026. School enrollment itself is then scheduled for August 22nd, 2026.
Registrations for primary schools must be made in one of the nine responsible facilities in Oranienburg. The exact dates for registration will be agreed individually with the respective primary school. Parents can find all the important information on the city of Oranienburg's website, which can be accessed at www.oranienburg.de/einschulung. The city primary school websites also provide helpful information, including a street directory and details about school entrance inspections. maz-online.de reports that ...
Particular attention is paid to the school responsible for many children, the Sonnenschule. To register there, some important documents must be submitted by January 30, 2026. What is required is a copy of the birth certificate, proof of measles protection, and confirmation of participation in a language proficiency test from the daycare center. For children who were looked after in daycare centers outside of Brandenburg, the care contract must also be presented. In addition, evidence from speech therapists is necessary for speech therapy procedures. If you have sole custody, a negative certificate from the youth welfare office is required. A signed student master data sheet and possibly a power of attorney from the other parent should also be kept ready. sonnengrundschule-oranienburg.de highlights that…
Important steps to register
The school entrance examination is legally mandatory and should not be forgotten. Parents can register for the examination online using an appointment tool. It is important to note that the school itself does not assign appointments for the examination - invitations for deferred children are made by the health department.
In addition, applying for an after-school place should not be neglected. This is done via an online form on the city of Oranienburg website. If you have any questions, parents can contact the relevant authorities by phone on 03301-600711, 600714 or 600716.
Starting school is an exciting process that involves some organizational effort. But with the right preparation everything will go smoothly and the children can start their new school adventure full of joy. All that remains is to wish the parents that everything comes together well with all the registrations and organizational details and that they show a good hand for the important phase of starting school!
In summary, parents should take care of registration early and have all the necessary documents ready in good time to ensure a smooth start to school. Further information is also available on the city of Oranienburg website, which is constantly updated.