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What documents are needed to enroll a child in primary school in Uruguay?

For admission to primary school, an identity document, a birth certificate and a vaccination certificate are usually required.

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For admission to primary school, an identity document, a birth certificate and a vaccination certificate are usually required. The child's passport from their country of origin can serve as proof of identity.

The requirements are simpler for younger schoolchildren than for older students, who may need revalidation of educational records. The school mainly needs to establish the child’s identity, age, family details, and vaccination status.

It is best to prepare these papers before moving and keep them available when choosing a school or kindergarten. If vaccination documents are incomplete, the issue can be resolved through a local vaccination certificate, but admission will be smoother with the basic package already assembled.

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