Children, education and childcare

Requesting a school transfer

Use the age-appropriate, reasoned application.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Keep the existing place until approval and coordinated transfer.

Who is this guide for?

Parents requesting pupil transfers.

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Conditions and exceptions

Tel Aviv: first-grade and existing-pupil routes differ; regular 2026–27 dates have passed.

Step by step

The checklist

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Obtain the right form

For second grade upwards follow the municipal signed-form route via current school administration.
What should you prepare?

Form and parent IDs/appendices.

Please note

First-grade online routes do not automatically fit existing pupils.

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03

Support reasons

Provide specified address evidence for moves and proportionate medical/education evidence.
What should you prepare?

Lease/bill and need evidence.

Please note

Incomplete files may not be considered.

04

Check timing and receipt

Confirm forwarding to education centre and the October route; do not treat past June dates as future.
What should you prepare?

Full copy and receipt.

Please note

Late requests may have different timing.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

May the child stop attending after applying?

Not on application alone. Await the decision and coordinate continuity and transfer date.

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