School Transfer Request Letter Samples

A school transfer request letter is written to the principal when a student is moving to another school, state, or country. Usually, the next school where the student is transferring demands a record and a transfer letter from the previous school. The school transfer letter serves the following purposes:

  • It gives proof that the student was indeed a part of the previous school
  • It gives proof that the student was indeed studying in the grade that is being claimed
  • It is proof that the child is now not studying or availing of any scholarships or aid at the previous school
  • The student has cleared all dues at the previous school

The principal writes a letter stating that the student has asked to be transferred and has cleared all dues. This letter enables a student to be admitted to another school and continue his/her studies there. The student can then apply for grants, scholarships, and loans for study at the new school.

1. School transfer request letter to the principal

Date

Subject: Request for transfer certificate

Dear Principal,

This is to inform you that [student name] of grade [X] is moving to Texas due to his father’s job. He has cleared his midterm examinations. All dues have been cleared, and books from the library have been returned. Kindly grant [student name] a transfer certificate.

I look forward to your cooperation.

Sincerely,

School transfer request letter to the principal

2- School transfer request letter from parents

Date:

Subject: School transfer request letter

Dear Principal,

We are writing to request a school transfer request letter for our daughter, Elizabeth Jacobs. She is a student in grade 5 at your school. The reason for the transfer is that we are moving to [enter the city] by the end of this month. We are still contemplating which school to transfer her to.

Meanwhile, we have cleared all dues for your school, and Elizabeth has also applied for a clearance certificate. Kindly write a school transfer certificate for Elizabeth that we may use for her admission process in [enter new city].

Elizabeth was a happy student at your school and has accomplished a lot under your guided supervision.  She will miss her teachers and friends a lot. I look forward to your cooperation.

Sincerely,

School transfer request letter from parents

3- School transfer request letter from the student

Date:

Subject: School transfer request for [X]

Respected Principal,

I am writing to request a school transfer letter. My father has been deployed to [enter the city of a foreign country] for a period of two years. Due to his transfer, we will all be moving during this time period. I am expecting to apply for admission to a school in [enter city], and for this, I require a school transfer letter.

I have returned all property and equipment to [enter current school’s name] and received a clearance certificate. Kindly issue me a transfer letter.

Sincerely,

School transfer request letter from the student