The government has announced the opening of registrations for the 2025-2026 school year for primary and secondary students in public and private institutions across Monaco. The online process is available around the clock, providing convenience and accessibility for families.
Parents can now register their children for the upcoming school year using the MonGuichet.mc platform, accessible on computers, tablets, and smartphones, and available in English. The system operates 24/7, allowing families to complete the process at their convenience. For those who prefer or require paper forms, registrations can also be completed through the Direction de l’Éducation Nationale, de la Jeunesse et des Sports (DENJS) or directly at the school of their choice.
For primary schools, children aged three or turning three during the first trimester of the school year are eligible for enrolment if they are Monégasque or residents of Monaco. The registration period for public primary schools begins on 6th January and runs until 21st March 2025, while private schools under contract will accept registrations from 13th January to 28th March 2025. In cases where children do not meet the eligibility requirements, parents must submit a formal exemption request to the DENJS.
For secondary education, enrolment is open to Monégasque and resident students, as well as those with existing exemptions who are currently enrolled in Monaco’s public schools up to Year 9 (3ème). For the Collège Charles III, registrations will take place from 1st May to 20th June. Lycée Albert I and Lycée Rainier III will accept applications between 13th January and 20th June, while Lycée François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré has set its registration period from 13th January to 2nd June.
Post-secondary programmes at Lycée Rainier III, including options such as management and hospitality courses, will begin accepting registrations on 15th January, with the first phase closing on 2nd April. For students pursuing sports-focused schedules, applications for specialised classes with adjusted hours will be open between 17th March and 15th May.
Exemption requests are required for families residing outside Monaco, seeking a school outside their designated catchment area, or enrolling a child whose age does not align with the specified level. These applications must be submitted to the DENJS by 1st May, except for domicile-based requests, which are accepted until 15th May.
Families seeking more information are encouraged to visit MonGuichet.mc or contact the DENJS directly.
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