Sick leave application for school

Use this when you could not or cannot come to school because of fever or another illness. The student writes it to the class teacher or the principal.

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To The Class Teacher, [School Name], [City] Date: [Date] Subject: Application for sick leave Respected Sir/Madam, I am [Your Name], a student of class [Class and Section] of your school. I have had [Illness, for example fever] since [Since When]. The doctor has advised me to rest for [Number of Days] days. So I am not able to attend school from [From Date] to [To Date]. Kindly grant me leave for these days. I will complete the classwork and homework that I miss. Thanking you, Yours obediently, [Your Name] Class: [Class and Section] Roll No.: [Roll Number]

When to use this letter

Use this when illness keeps a student at home. It can be given on the day of return for a sudden illness, or sent ahead through a classmate or a parent when the doctor has already advised rest. Schools keep these letters with the attendance register, and attendance counts in most schools, so even one day should be covered.

Before you send it

Give the exact dates of leave. "A few days" makes the teacher write back to ask.
Name the illness in one or two words. You do not need to describe it.
If the leave is longer than two or three days, most schools ask for a doctor's note. Attach it or bring it when you return.
Ask a parent to sign below your name if your school diary rules say so.

What to attach

Doctor's note or prescription, if the leave is long or the school asks for it

How to send or submit it

Hand it to the class teacher, or send it through the school diary, the school app or the class teacher's official number, whichever your school uses. For a long illness, a parent should also inform the school office.

Mistakes that get it sent back

No class, section or roll number.
Dates of absence missing, or different from the doctor's note.
No parent's signature where the school requires one.
Handed in many days after returning to school.

Common questions

Can I send a sick leave application after the leave is over?

Yes. Change "I am not able to attend" to "I could not attend" and give it on the day you return. Many schools accept it this way for a sudden illness.

Who should sign the application?

The student signs it. For younger classes, schools usually want a parent's signature as well, or a separate note from the parent.

This is a general format, written by us, to save you time. If the school or college has its own printed form, use that form. Last checked: 11 November 2026.

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