Student Transfer Information

This type of transfer is for students who:

• live within the boundaries of Leander ISD; and
• request a transfer to a school not assigned to the student’s place of residence. (Refer to the Leander ISD Attendance Zones webpage to determine your zoned campus)
• request transfer to a school listed as (see Schools/Grade Levels Currently Open for Transfers below)
• are in good standing*

Students with previously approved transfers who are remaining at the same campus do not need to reapply or pay an additional application fee. They will be automatically approved for the next school year, provided they are in good standing*. 

If a previously approved transfer student is changing campuses—moving from fifth to sixth grade or eighth to ninth grade—they must submit a new application if their desired campus differs from their zoned campus.

For students wishing to return to their zoned campus, please contact your current campus registrar for assistance.

*Good standing is determined through a district and campus review of attendance, grades, and discipline.

Please read the following information regarding voluntary parent-choice transfer:

• Voluntary parent-choice transfer requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that while a campus or grade level may be listed as open, approval is not guaranteed if space availability changes.
• All voluntary parent-choice student transfer applications are assessed a $30 processing fee that must be paid before review of the transfer application.
  • Students participating in the federal free lunch program are not assessed a processing fee.
  • Students participating in the federal reduced-price lunch program are assessed a $10 processing fee.
• The fee is non-refundable and does not ensure approval of the transfer request.
• Students must be in good standing (see above definition) at their current campus to qualify for a Voluntary Parent-Choice Transfer.
• If the transfer request is approved;
  • students must remain in good standing or the approved transfer may be revoked at the end of the current semester/school year requiring the student to return to their zoned campus.
  • Voluntary Parent-Choice Transfers are NOT eligible for district-provided transportation.

This transfer option is available for students seeking to attend a school that offers a specific program not available at their zoned home campus. Program transfers require approval from both the appropriate department and the campus. Please refer to the list below for eligible programs and click the link for more details, including the application process for a program transfer.

• Prekindergarten
  • Prekindergarten transfer requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Currently enrolled PreK students who wish to transfer to another Early Childhood Community, please visit your current campus registrar for additional information.
  • Currently enrolled PreK 4-year-olds who will be eligible for Kindergarten next school year and wish to attend an elementary school outside their zoned campus, a voluntary parent-choice transfer option will be available in May.
• Dual Language Enrichment (DLE) program
  • For more information, please visit our Global Language & Cultures webpage.

Thank you for choosing Leander ISD to serve your students. 

Students who are new to or returning to Leander ISD may request a voluntary parent-choice transfer once they meet the following criteria:

• Reside within the Leander ISD boundaries and eligible for enrollment;
• Complete the enrollment process at their zoned campus before requesting to transfer (Refer to the Leander ISD Attendance Zones webpage to determine your zoned campus);
• Complete a voluntary parent-choice transfer request (refer to the list of open campuses/grade levels)
• Please visit our New-to-District Registration page for additional information
• Voluntary parent-choice transfer requests for new or returning students will not be processed in August to allow campuses time to prepare for the start of the school year.