Enrollment in primary education is based on a methodology approved by the Ministry of National Education.

Thus, children who turn 6 years old by August 31, 2025, inclusive, must be enrolled in preparatory class, in accordance with the Education Law.

Parents must go to the school inspectorates and educational institutions, these having the obligation to ensure information and counseling regarding enrollment.

At the headquarters of the inspectorates and educational institutions, the lists with school catchment areas must be displayed, and parents must be informed regarding the content of educational activities carried out in the preparatory class, the teaching approach, the organization of the school schedule, etc.

Children who turn 6 years old between September 1 - December 31, 2025, inclusive, may be enrolled if their psychomotor development is appropriate.

Children who turn 6 years old between September 1 - December 31, 2025 and have attended kindergarten can be enrolled in the preparatory class, at the written request of parents, based on the recommendation issued by the kindergarten.

Children who turn 6 years old between September 1 - December 31, 2025 and have not attended kindergarten or have returned from abroad can be enrolled at the written request of parents, based on the recommendation issued by CJRAE.

All educational institutions have the obligation to provide information regarding the procedure for enrolling children in primary education regardless of whether parents are part of the respective catchment area or not.