Campinas relocation guide
Public schools in Campinas
Keep the age groups and application windows separate. An early childhood deadline is not the general school-transfer rule.
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The short answer
Campinas publishes separate routes for elementary school requests, in-year changes and early childhood applications. Elementary enrollment covers municipal and state schools and depends on the relevant place. The current 2027 early childhood notice has its own deadline, results date and enrollment start. Match the process to your child's age and situation, then confirm documents and the actual offer with education staff.
- Elementary. Grades 1 to 9 use municipal or state school placement routes.
- 2027 early childhood. Pre-registration closes November 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
- Education contact. The municipality publishes +55 19 2515 7100.
Which enrollment process applies?
Elementary and in-year requests
The elementary service covers grades 1 to 9 through municipal and state schools. It directs families to a nearby public school or the state SED system. Placement depends on the relevant catchment, school type and vacancy. The service is free.2,
A March 4, 2026 notice covers late requests for children without a public-school place or families whose address changed. Transfer intent can name up to three schools through the requested school or SED. Ask staff which route applies before canceling an existing place.2,
The dated 2027 early childhood window
| Step | Published date or condition |
|---|---|
| Who the notice covers | Early childhood ages 0 to 5. Confirm the exact age group with SME. |
| Pre-registration deadline | November 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. |
| Where to request | Online through the municipal early childhood pre-registration route or at a municipal CEI. |
| Choice | One municipal CEI request. Multiple collaborating institutions may be selected. |
| Results | December 2, 2026. |
| Enrollment begins | December 3, 2026, subject to available places. |
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Children still waitlisted for 2026 need a 2027 request. Already enrolled children have automatic renewal under the notice. These rules describe that early childhood campaign, rather than every in-year or elementary case.1
Confirm the school before the lease
Contact SME on +55 19 2515 7100 or sme.gabinete@educa.campinas.sp.gov.br. Ask for the document checklist, assigned place and next action for your child. Compare EAC admissions separately, and test the journey before choosing a home area. See the family planning sequence.1,
Questions people ask
Do Campinas elementary requests cover only municipal schools?
No. The published service covers municipal and state elementary schools, grades 1 to 9, with placement conditions.
When does the published 2027 early childhood request close?
November 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. The notice was published September 28, 2026 and concerns that specific early childhood campaign.
Must a child waitlisted for 2026 apply again for early childhood in 2027?
Yes. The current notice tells families still on the 2026 waiting list to complete the 2027 pre-registration.
Can a transfer request name several schools?
The March 4 in-year notice allows transfer intent for up to three schools. Confirm the appropriate request route and the current place before changing arrangements.
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