A leave application is a formal letter written to the class teacher or principal requesting permission to be absent from school. It may be for sickness, family events, personal work, or other valid reasons. The format is simple and formal.
Address to 'Class Teacher' for short leave; 'Principal' for longer or formal leave.
State: your name, class, section, roll number, reason, and number of days.
For sick leave: attach doctor's prescription if possible.
Closing: 'Yours obediently' — formal closing for all school applications.
Simple format for Class 3: keep language very simple and short.
LEAVE APPLICATION FORMAT:
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
To, The Class Teacher / The Principal, [Name of School], [City].
Subject: Application for Leave of Absence.
Respected Sir/Madam,
[Body: State your name, class/section, reason for leave, number of days, and request for leave.]
I hope you will kindly grant me leave.
Yours obediently, [Your Name] Class: [Class – Section] Roll No.: [Roll No.] Date: [DD Month YYYY]
[Parent's Signature — if required]
Date: 5 May 2025
To, The Principal, Sunshine Public School, New Delhi.
Subject: Application for Sick Leave.
Respected Sir,
I am writing to inform you that I, Ananya Sharma, a student of Class IX-A, Roll No. 14, am suffering from high fever and throat infection. My doctor has advised me complete bed rest for three days.
Kindly grant me leave for three days, from 5 May 2025 to 7 May 2025. I will make up for all the classwork and lessons missed during this period upon my return.
I am enclosing my doctor's prescription for your reference.
I hope you will kindly grant me leave.
Yours obediently, Ananya Sharma Class IX-A, Roll No. 14 Date: 5 May 2025
(Parent's Signature: Mr. Ramesh Sharma)
Date: 5 May 2025
To, My Class Teacher, Rainbow School, Mumbai.
Respected Teacher,
I am Riya, a student of Class 3-B. I have a cold and fever today. I cannot come to school. Please give me leave for one day (5 May 2025).
Yours obediently, Riya Class 3-B
(Parent's Signature: Mrs. Priya Mehta)
Date: 5 May 2025
To, The Class Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jaipur.
Subject: Application for Leave for Personal Work.
Respected Madam,
I am writing to request leave for two days (6 and 7 May 2025) as my family will be attending an important family function (my cousin's wedding) in Agra. We are required to travel on the 5th of May and will return on the 8th.
I will complete all pending work upon my return and request my classmates to share their notes with me.
Kindly grant me leave for two days.
Yours obediently, Akash Kumar Class VIII-B, Roll No. 7 Date: 5 May 2025
(Parent's Signature)
Write: Date → To, The Principal → Subject: Application for Sick Leave → Respected Sir/Madam → State your name, class, roll number, illness, doctor's advice, and exact dates of leave requested → Ask for leave to be granted → Yours obediently → Name, Class, Roll No. → Parent's signature if required.
Keep it very simple. State: your name, class, reason (I have fever/cold), and the date. End with 'Yours obediently, [Name], Class 3'. For young students, the language should be simple and sentences short. A parent's signature is often required.
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