Financing Your Children’s Back-to-School Season

Back‑to‑School Costs: What to Expect in 2026

According to the latest study by Crioc, the upcoming back‑to‑school period (supplies, clothing, school fees but excluding backpack) represents a substantial budget per child: around 436 € for kindergarten, 339 € for primary school, 609 € for secondary school and up to 1,315 € for higher education.

Crioc analyzed a typical consumption basket for a 6th‑grade student. The differences are significant depending on whether parents choose “first-price” products or trendy and branded items. In the first case, the basket can be around 30 €, while in the second, it can approach 200 €. These choices, multiplied by the number of children, have a direct impact on the total amount of your back‑to‑school expenses.

According to the family league, school fees vary between 171 € and 727 € depending on the family type, number of children and their ages. Over the full year, the cost may reach between 270 € and 850 €, without even counting transportation. Transport itself can amount to 336 € per month, or 2,568 € per year, which further increases the pressure on the household budget if it is not carefully planned.