Parents from various Russian regions have reported that schools refuse to enroll ninth‑graders in the tenth grade. They say administrators cite a lack of places in specialized classes or low academic results and push children toward colleges. Some families even have students with good grades and passed OGE but still get denied. Cases have been heard from Novосибирск, Екатеринбург, Ижевск, Кемерово and other cities.

The Ministry of Education states that every ninth‑grader who receives an attestation certificate has a guaranteed constitutional right to continue in the tenth class or to enter college. Schools may only organize competition for advanced profile classes, but they cannot refuse those who have passed the entrance tests. If a school has no free place, regional or municipal education authorities must provide the child with a spot in another available school.

Online users react in different ways. Some sympathize with schools that are overloaded and have to set internal pass marks. Others defend the rights of children and criticize the bureaucratic barriers. A few note that the system creates stress for families despite the legal guarantee.

According to experts, schools can establish thresholds only for specialized classes, but a successful exam result secures enrollment. The law requires regional or municipal bodies to find an alternative school when local places run out. This design balances institutional autonomy with the constitutional guarantee of continuous education.

Parents whose children are denied can file a complaint with the regional education department, provide evidence of the child’s results, and ask for a placement in another school. At the same time, colleges remain a viable option for those who prefer vocational training.

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