Recognition of Social Education professions earned abroad

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Professional qualifications in the fields of social work/social education, early childhood or special needs education that are earned abroad may be officially recognised upon application subject to the provisions of the Act on the Recognition of Social Education and Social Service Professions in the Federal State of Berlin.
Foreign academic diplomas
Foreign diplomas from vocational trainings
General Information for applications
Frequently asked questions
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Who can help me with my application?
Initial contact points at the Network Integration by Qualification (Netzwerk Integration durch Qualifizierung) will assist you in the application procedure. erhalten.
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Which German educational professional qualification is equivalent to my foreign professional qualification?
For further information please refer to the database anabin of the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen – ZAB).
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How long will it take to process my application?
If all application documents have been submitted, it will normally take three months.
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How much do I have to pay for the official recognition?
An administrative fee in the total amount of EUR 96 for the recognition of higher education qualifications and EUR 100 for the recognition of qualifications from technical school will be charged.
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Can I also apply for recognition online?
Via the Point of Single Contact EA Berlin you can fill in and submit your application online.
- online application in the field of Early childhood education
- as Early childhood educator (Bachelor´s level) or
- as Childcare and youth worker (vocational training)
Ask for consultation by phone if you are not sure which reference occupation you should apply for:
Tuesday from 14 to 16 h
Thursday from 10 to 12 h - online application in the field of Early childhood education