Preparing for school enrollment: Appointments can now be booked online!

Preparing for school enrollment: Appointments can now be booked online!

Parents in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district can now book appointments for their children's school entry examinations. This applies to the 2026/2027 school year. Bookings are made via the district’s website. District councilor Simon Hertel emphasizes that online appointment scheduling is being used successfully: over two thirds of parents have already reserved their appointments online in recent years. The appointment booking is confirmed conveniently by email. Berlin.de reports that parents of children who start school at the Comeniusschule, Paula Fürst School or Reinfelderschule will have to wait until December 2025 for available dates.

The school entry examination is a legally required step that every child must complete before starting school. The examination includes tests on language, motor skills and level of knowledge. In addition, physical examinations as well as hearing and vision tests are carried out. The average processing time for this important investigation is around an hour. Parents should ensure that they bring the examination booklet (the yellow booklet), the vaccination certificate (if available) and the completed parent questionnaire with them to the appointment. You should also bring glasses and hearing aids if they are needed. The school medical examination can only be carried out in the health department of the district of the respective catchment school. In addition to Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, the health authorities in the districts of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Neukölln, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Tempelhof-Schöneberg and Treptow-Köpenick are also responsible. Service.Berlin.de

Importance of the school entry examination

The school entry examination plays a crucial role in a child’s educational path. It is intended to ensure that the child has the necessary physical and mental requirements to start school. This includes not only checking health status, but also early detection of developmental delays or other challenges that can be addressed early. Experts recommend that parents do not put off registering for the examination and make an appointment in good time. Kindergesundheit-Info.de

Digital appointment booking makes it easier for parents to access these important services and demonstrates progress in digital administration. The Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district is focusing on greater flexibility and better accessibility for parents and their children. The online appointment scheduling service will continue, making planning much easier for parents.