How to write a letter to your principal asking for permission to be absent from school? Check this early leave permission letter school that fits your needs!
Make use of this early leave letter template to help to write a personalized one. The objective of writing this letter is to request for early leave. It will mainly depend on the reason you apply for leave, whether it will be accepted or not. When you are drafting the request for an early leave from school, understand that this may not be possible in specific cases, when exams or important tests are involved.
This early leave request will provide several reasons why you might need some extra time off. The reason for early leave need to be summarized and a suggest action a suitable course of action to follow.
The reason for early leave need to be summarized and a suggest action a suitable course of action to follow.
Dear Principal/Teacher,
I write today to ask your permission to ask for an early leave school on [Date], because:
Example reasons:
- appointment with a specialist or medical professional;
- an event was rescheduled for that day which I can’t get my tickets refunded for;
- visit a school which I might attend in the next year;
- shopping for a wedding party;
- a job interview;
- take care of a close elderly relative.
I hope you will understand my situation and grant me leave for [## hours / half day]. I will come back to school the next day.
Signature, Formal Name + Title
Enclosed a note from my parents who support my early leave request
I, [Name father/mother/guardian, [parent/guardian] of [Name student],Attending Official Class [Name/Nr Class], do hereby grant permission for my child to leave the school building after his/her instructional day and just prior to his/her lunch period, and/or prior to an on-line course(s), the last period of his/her programmed day. I understand that my authorization will be kept on file and that I am responsible for my child when he/she leaves the school premises.
Close the letter without indentation, leaving three or four lines for your signature between the closing and your typed name and title.
Please understand that if you are asking for early leave, for the wrong reasons, this may create bridges of misunderstanding with the teacher or principal. Therefore, we recommend to first, analyze the reason behind the leave and then draft a letter accordingly. Make sure you have taken enough time to inform those who might be affected by your leave, so they can take the appropriate precautions. It is also good to add a declaration from your parents or guardians that they are in consent and accept your request. Close the letter without indentation, leaving three or four lines for your signature between the closing and your typed name and title.
Download this Early leave permission letter school template to write a perfect (and personalized) letter, edited to fit your personal situation. Please note this template is provided for guidance only. If this letter does not fit your requirements, please also have a look at the topic:
Leave Letter Templates.