School Registration

Contact the School Liaison Office for more information.

DoDEA on base schooling is the most common approach, but a second option is the British school system, and alternatively you may wish to home-school your children.

Carry children’s shot records and school records with you to ease the transition into school.

Consider British schools fill up quickly; they don’t grant American holidays off, and the system is different to the states. The school year starts in early September and ends mid-July, and transportation is typically not provided. Uniforms are required. Reception (like kindergarten) starts the September following their 4th birthday (the academic year in which your child turns 5 years old).

You may be fined if taking children out of school for holidays that are not coordinated or approved in advance. Suggest talking to the headteacher, look at their website online (including the OFSTED report) and visit before deciding on a school.

Each installation provides information about the types of schools and programs offered on or near your installation for your child. Learn about the types of programs, guidelines and requirements for each school. Whether you choose to send your child to a Department of Defense School, a private school or public school, your installation can help you explore all of your options to make the right decision for you and your child.

There are three basic avenues for educating school-age children while you are stationed at RAF Mildenhall – DoDEA, British schools or homeschooling. Consider school bus routes when you are looking for a house, as there may only be one bus stop in the village where you choose to live.

Read more about overseas schooling from Military One Source.

There are no DoDEA schools located on RAF Mildenhall. The Department of Defense operates five schools serving members based at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell and RAF Mildenhall. These schools are located on RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell and are part of DoDEA Europe West District.