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Applying for a school place in Málaga (school admissions)

Junta de Andalucía admission application for the second cycle of Infant education, Primary, ESO and Bachillerato at state and state-funded schools; one application per pupil listing schools in order of preference.

Who: Families enrolling a pupil for the first time or wanting to change school.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Pedir plaza en un colegio o instituto en Málaga (escolarización)).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
The official page does not list any fee
Time limit
School year 2026-27: applications from 1 March to 7 April 2026; decision on 14 May; enrolment for Infant and Primary from 1 to 8 June and for ESO and Bachillerato from 1 to 10 July

What you need

  • DNI or NIE of the parents or guardians
  • Family book or document proving parentage
  • Proof of the criteria claimed (address, siblings at the school, income, disability, large family)

Step by step, online

  1. 1Log in to the Education Department's Secretaría Virtual with Cl@ve, a digital certificate or iANDE
  2. 2Choose the schools in order of preference and attach the documents
  3. 3Keep the receipt and check the scored list and the decision

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Hand in the application at the school you put first, within the deadline
Education Department's Secretaría Virtual

Where

  • The school you put first

  • Education Department's Málaga Territorial Office (admissions committees)

The regular period is in March each year. Outside it (for example, if you move to Málaga mid-year), the place is requested at the Territorial Office or the school, depending on vacancies.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Applying for a school place in Málaga (school admissions)”?

According to the official information: DNI or NIE of the parents or guardians; Family book or document proving parentage and Proof of the criteria claimed (address, siblings at the school, income, disability, large family).

How much does “Applying for a school place in Málaga (school admissions)” cost?

According to the official page: The official page does not list any fee.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by Regional Government of Andalusia (Junta de Andalucía). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: The school you put first; Education Department's Málaga Territorial Office (admissions committees).

How long does it take?

According to the official page: School year 2026-27: applications from 1 March to 7 April 2026; decision on 14 May; enrolment for Infant and Primary from 1 to 8 June and for ESO and Bachillerato from 1 to 10 July.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Families enrolling a pupil for the first time or wanting to change school.

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