politics
April 1, 2026
First Grade Enrollment in Primary School by May 31st, Around 65,000 First Graders Expected
Parents of children aged six and a half to seven and a half are obliged to enroll them in primary schools by May 31st. Ivan Ćilerdžić, Assistant Minister of Education for Preschool and Primary Education, told Tanjug that between 60,000 and 65,000 students are expected to start first grade in Serbia this school year.
TL;DR
- Enrollment for first grade in Serbia is open until May 31st.
- Parents must register their child for enrollment and testing via the eUprava portal.
- A single appointment covers both testing and enrollment, conducted by the school's psychological or pedagogical service.
- No special preparation is required for the children; they should attend without stress.
- Schools will obtain necessary documents electronically, but specific exceptions exist for private medical or preschool records.
- Children aged six to six and a half are enrolled after a readiness check by the school psychologist or pedagogue.
- Delayed enrollment for children over seven and a half is possible under specific circumstances, requiring a knowledge assessment.
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