Non-Govt School Admission Circular 2027: বেসরকারি বিদ্যালয়সমূহে ভর্তি তথ্য
Looking for a private or non-government school seat for 2027? This page collects non-govt school admission notices and circulars in one place, and explains how private school admission works in Bangladesh: how schools announce seats, what documents you need, when admission usually happens, and how to choose a good school. We add every new notice to the table below as schools announce them.
Is there a national circular for private schools?
The 2027 admission policy issued by the Secondary and Higher Education Division on 13 October 2026 is for government secondary schools. Its lottery for Class 1 and written tests for Class 2 to 9 are run by DSHE and the government admission committees. We have not found a single national circular that sets one process and one date for all private and non-government schools. Each school usually publishes its own notice, form, fee and dates.
There is one rule in the government policy that also touches non-government schools: children of transferred government employees can apply to government and non-government secondary schools near the new workplace.
| Transfer rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time limit | Apply within 12 months of the transfer order date, with proof |
| Big cities | In metropolitan, city corporation and divisional cities, the new workplace must be more than 10 km away (by Google Map) |
| District, upazila, thana | The child can apply to the nearest school to the new workplace |
| Return | If the employee is transferred back, the child can return to the earlier school |
Types of non-govt schools
| Type | What it means | How admission usually works |
|---|---|---|
| Non-government (MPO-listed) high school | A private-run school whose teachers get government salary support | Own notice, form and test or merit process, often with a fixed number of seats per class |
| Private school or kindergarten | A fully private school, mostly in towns and cities | Own form, test or interview, and own fees |
| English version or English medium school | Teaches in English, often with a different syllabus | Own test or interview, higher fees, and often an early admission season |
| Madrasa | Religious education institutions under their own board | Not part of this page |
Always read the school’s own notice. If it does not match what you read here, the school’s notice decides.
Not sure about the age? Use the Age Calculator →
How private school admission works
- The school publishes a notice on its website, Facebook page, notice board or in a newspaper. It states the classes, the number of seats, the form fee and the last date.
- You get the form, online or from the school office, and submit it with the fee and documents.
- Selection. Most schools use one of these: an admission test, an interview or a meeting with the child and parents, or a simple merit list from the last exam.
- Result. The school posts the selected list and often a waiting list on its notice board or website.
- Final admission. Parents pay the admission fee and session charge and bring the original documents by the date given.
For the younger classes, many schools prefer a short interview or a simple play-based check over a written test. For Class 6 to 9, a written test in Bangla, English and Math is common, but the subjects and marks are each school’s own choice.
Documents you usually need
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Online birth registration certificate | Name and date of birth must be correct. Many schools ask for a copy or attested copy |
| Recent photos of the child | Passport size, usually 2 to 4 copies |
| Parents’ NID copies or details | Some schools also ask for a photo of each parent |
| Previous school documents | For Class 2 and above: transfer certificate and the last result or progress report |
| Quota or special case proof | For example a transfer order for children of transferred government employees |
| Form fee receipt | Keep it with the application |
These are the usual documents, not a fixed national list. Check the school’s notice for its own list.
When does private school admission happen?
The academic year starts on 1 January, so most schools take applications between November and January, and some English-medium schools start earlier. This is our estimate from the usual season, so the real dates come from each school’s notice. Compare this with the Govt School Admission Notice page to plan both tracks, because applying to private schools while waiting for the government lottery is a common choice.
How to choose a private school
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Recognition | Ask if the school is registered or recognised and which education board it follows |
| Distance and travel | Time and cost of the daily trip for a young child |
| Teachers and class size | Number of students per class and the experience of the teachers |
| Results | Recent PSC, JSC or SSC results, if the school has them |
| Language and syllabus | Bangla version, English version or English medium, and which books are used |
| Fees | The full cost for a year, not only the form fee |
| Facilities | Classrooms, playground, library, safety and a clean toilet for girls and boys |
Fees: ask for the full list in writing
There is no single national fee list for private schools, so fees differ a lot between schools. Before you pay, ask for a written list of every charge.
- Admission form fee
- Admission fee and session charge
- Monthly tuition
- Exam fee, and other yearly fees
- Uniform, books and transport
- How much the fee can rise each year
Always take a money receipt with the school’s seal for every payment.
Warning signs
- A person who is not a school staff member asks for money to “fix” a seat
- No written notice, no receipt, or payment to a personal account
- A promise of guaranteed admission before any test or form
- A fee that is not in the school’s notice
- A rush to pay today, without time to read the terms
Frequently asked questions
The policy is for government secondary schools. Private and non-government schools announce their own notices, so follow each school’s circular.
Yes. The government lottery and tests run on their own timetable, so many parents also apply to private schools to keep a second option.
It depends on the school. Many follow a similar age rule to the government one: 5 to 7 years on 1 January for Class 1. Use our Age Calculator as a guide.
On the school’s website, Facebook page or notice board. We also post school notices in the table above.
Yes. Under the government policy, they can apply to non-government secondary schools near the new workplace within 12 months of the transfer order.
