School meals in primary schools

What

Primary schools provide cooked lunches for enrolled pupils which are subsidized but parents contribute with a small amount (around 20 € per month) for its provision. School lunches provided by school canteens are not mandatory but most pupils register for them. Children from families in material need confirmed by the local office of labour, social affairs and family get lunches for a symbolic price (1 € per month).

Who

All pupils and school employees are eligible for school lunches.

How

To arrange school meals for your child, you need to register at the school canteen best at the beginning of the school year or before the beginning of a new month. For the days when your child will not be at school due to sickness or some other reason you can unsubscribe for meals for a specified number of days usually one day before the absence starts. The monthly fee will be then reduced in the next payment.

Good to know

Many school canteens offer a variety of meals for which pupils may subscribe a day before.