Apology for the School

Sample "Entschuldigung für die Schule"

Excuse your child's absence from school with this official template. Simply fill it out and print it. In German, this document is called "Entschuldigung für die Schule"

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Please fill out the form in the language of the country for which the document is intended. Your data will not be public and will be kept confidential.

Parent's Name *

Address *

Postal Code and City *

School Name *

Teacher Salutation *

Teacher's Last Name *

Child's Name *

Class *

Type of Absence *

Reason for Absence *

Date of Note *

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School Excuse Letter – Free Template

With our school excuse letter template, you can quickly and easily create an official explanation for your child’s absence from school. The text meets the standard requirements of German and Austrian schools and is suitable for direct submission or sending by email.

When is a school excuse letter required?

In many cases, a written explanation is required to officially justify a child’s absence from school. Typical situations include:

Illness: if the child was unable to attend classes due to health reasons;
Doctor’s appointment: for important medical examinations or treatments during school hours;
Family matters: in the case of urgent family obligations;
Other reasons: any other justified reasons for absence.

What should a school excuse letter include?

A properly formatted excuse letter usually contains:

The child’s name and class or grade;
The period of absence — either a single day or a date range;
A brief statement of the reason for the absence;
The current date and the signature of a parent or legal guardian.

Note: Individual schools may have additional requirements, such as submission deadlines or specific rules for stating the reason for absence.

Create your school excuse letter with DokBrief

With DokBrief, you can quickly generate a complete excuse letter without having to search for proper wording yourself. The text is automatically created in a formal style in German and customized according to the information you enter.

You simply provide your child’s name, the date or period of absence, and the reason. The system then generates a full letter, which you can review in the preview.

Your completed document is immediately available as a PDF for printing, emailing, or personal submission to the school. This saves you time and helps you avoid language or formatting mistakes.

Suitable for all types of schools

The template uses a neutral formal style and is suitable for primary schools as well as secondary and higher education institutions. It can be used for illness-related absences, family matters, doctor’s visits, and other allowed situations.

DokBrief helps you create clear, accurate, and properly formatted documents that are accepted by schools without any complications.