How do I enrol my child in a school in Gibraltar?

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Government schools are open to children whose parents or carers are ordinarily resident in Gibraltar. Applications are made online through the Department of Education website (education.gov.gi), and the Department then allocates a place at the catchment school for your home address.
The Department of Education handles enrolment for all Government nurseries and schools. Nursery and Reception enrolments open once a year, usually in late February or early March, for places starting the following September. For the 2026/2027 academic year the window opened on 27 February 2026 and closed on 20 March 2026. Children already attending a Government nursery do not need to re-enrol for Reception.
The application is completed online. You will need to upload the long version of your child's birth certificate, evidence of residence in Gibraltar such as an ID card or Permit of Residence, and a recent local water and electricity bill. Once the application is processed, the Department confirms your child's catchment school. If you would prefer a different school, you can request a transfer at that stage.
Late applications may still be considered, but the Department warns that it may not be able to offer a place within your catchment area. Residency is checked carefully, including for pupils already at school, and children found not to be entitled to education in Gibraltar are asked to make other arrangements.
If you are moving to Gibraltar with an older child, or arriving mid-year, contact the Department of Education directly to arrange a place. Private options also exist, including Loreto Convent School for nursery and primary ages and Prior Park School Gibraltar for secondary pupils aged 12 to 18.

How do I enrol my child in a school in Gibraltar?

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Nursery and Reception

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After you apply

Older children and mid-year moves