Recognition Assistant
Question 1 of 4:
Did you receive a degree abroad?
You indicated that you received a degree in Germany.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the ZBFS is only responsible for the vocational recognition of foreign degrees in the area of social pedagogy/social work and early childhood education.
In Bavaria, state certification as a social education worker is granted with the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree after studying “social work” at a university.
State certification as an early childhood educator in Bavaria is granted with the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree after studying “early childhood education” at a university.
Reinterpretations of degree courses outside the subject area in studies of “social work” or studies of “early childhood education” are not possible.
This applies both to studies in Germany and abroad.
We cannot recommend you apply for state certification as a social education worker or early childhood educator in compliance with the BayBQFG.
If you have any further questions, please contact the university you received your degree from.
Question 2 of 4:
Did you receive a higher education degree?
What does “higher education degree” mean?
To receive state certification as a social education worker or early childhood educator, you must have completed an undergraduate university education.
This means that the level of education of your degree must at least comply with a German bachelor’s degree.
You indicated that you did not complete any vocational training on university level.
Only those who have completed an undergraduate university education can receive state certification as a social education worker or early childhood educator.
You did not complete any vocational training on university level.
Given that there is no equivalence based on the different training standard, the application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied.
Notes:
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- The Bavarian State Office for Schools is responsible for the vocational recognition with foreign professional qualification of the occupations listed here.
- The Government of Upper Franconia is responsible for the vocational recognition with foreign professional qualification of the occupations listed here.
- Occupational aptitude as a qualified teacher or teacher’s assistant in a daycare facility for children in the Free State of Bavaria:
It may be possible to work in a daycare facility for children without state certification.
- Degree in the area of social pedagogy/social work from a technical college
You were not able to answer our question
Please get advice!
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- Please contact the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators for consulting services or a preliminary review in the area of social pedagogy or early childhood education.
Question 3 of 4:
In which field did you complete your university education?
You indicated that you received a teaching degree.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of teaching degrees to be used in schools do not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of teacher training in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
Notes:
If you have received a teaching degree that also includes a preschool education basic orientation and authorizes you to work in daycare facilities for children in your country of training, please choose the item “preschool education/kindergarten education” for question 3.
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- You can get information regarding your teaching degree on the website of the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
- Occupational aptitude as a qualified teacher or teacher’s assistant in a daycare facility for children in the Free State of Bavaria:
It may be possible to work in a daycare facility for children without state certification.
- BEFAS degree course and BEFAS+ degree course
You may be able to receive state certification as an early childhood educator through a shortened duration of studies.
In line with the BEFAS programme, the Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (University of Applied Sciences) offers an on-the-job qualification option for a “state-approved early childhood educator” (B. A.).
Funded study courses are offered to persons with foreign degrees in educational areas, who work in daycare facilities for children.
You indicated that you received a teaching degree.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of teaching degrees to be used in schools do not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of teacher training in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
Notes:
If you have received a teaching degree that also includes a preschool education basic orientation and authorizes you to work in daycare facilities for children in your country of training, please choose the item “preschool education/kindergarten education” for question 3.
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- You can get information regarding your teaching degree on the website of the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
- Occupational aptitude as a qualified teacher or teacher’s assistant in a daycare facility for children in the Free State of Bavaria:
It may be possible to work in a daycare facility for children without state certification.
- BEFAS degree course and BEFAS+ degree course
You may be able to receive state certification as an early childhood educator through a shortened duration of studies.
In line with the BEFAS programme, the Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (University of Applied Sciences) offers an on-the-job qualification option for a “state-approved early childhood educator” (B. A.).
Funded study courses are offered to persons with foreign degrees in educational areas, who work in daycare facilities for children.
You indicated that you received a teaching degree.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of teaching degrees to be used in schools do not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of teacher training in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
Notes:
If you have received a teaching degree that also includes a preschool education basic orientation and authorizes you to work in daycare facilities for children in your country of training, please choose the item “preschool education/kindergarten education” for question 3.
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- You can get information regarding your teaching degree on the website of the Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
- Occupational aptitude as a qualified teacher or teacher’s assistant in a daycare facility for children in the Free State of Bavaria:
It may be possible to work in a daycare facility for children without state certification.
- BEFAS degree course and BEFAS+ degree course
You may be able to receive state certification as an early childhood educator through a shortened duration of studies.
In line with the BEFAS programme, the Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (University of Applied Sciences) offers an on-the-job qualification option for a “state-approved early childhood educator” (B. A.).
Funded study courses are offered to persons with foreign degrees in educational areas, who work in daycare facilities for children.
You indicated that you received a degree in the area of general pedagogy.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of the study of general pedagogy does not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of the study of pedagogy in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
Educators belong to a non-regulated profession.
There is no recognition process for your occupation.
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- You can apply for a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications. That will improve your chances and opportunities on the job market. It is easier for employers to rank your higher education degree with a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications.
- In line with the BEFAS programme, the Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (University of Applied Sciences) offers an on-the-job qualification option for a “state-approved early childhood educator” (B. A.).
Funded study courses are offered to persons with foreign degrees in educational areas, who work in daycare facilities for children.
You indicated that you received a degree in the area of psychology.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of the study of psychology does not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of the study of psychology in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
Psychologists belong to a non-regulated profession.
There is no recognition process for your occupation.
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Upon request, the German Association of Psychologists will review professional qualifications received abroad in the field of psychology and if applicable, will issue corresponding certification.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- You can apply for a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications. That will improve your chances and opportunities on the job market. It is easier for employers to rank your higher education degree with a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications.
- In line with the BEFAS programme, the Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (University of Applied Sciences) offers an on-the-job qualification option for a “state-approved early childhood educator” (B. A.).
Funded study courses are offered to persons with foreign degrees in educational areas, who work in daycare facilities for children.
You indicated that you received a degree in the area of curative education.
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of the study of curative education does not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of the study of curative education in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
The Bavarian State Office for Schools is responsible for the vocational recognition with foreign professional qualification for curative teachers:
Bavarian State Office for Schools
Stuttgarter Str. 1
91710 Gunzenhausen
Tel.: +49 (0) 98 31 / 68 6 – 0
Fax: +49 (0) 98 31 / 68 6 – 199
Email: poststelle@las.bayern.de
You indicated that you received a degree in the area of educational sciences
The certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators at the Bavarian Centre for Families and Social Affairs, Lower Franconia region is responsible for the vocational recognition of early childhood educators and social education workers.
This means that an application should only be submitted to the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators if the studies completed abroad comply with those for early childhood education or social pedagogy in Bavaria.
Basically, the field of the study of educational sciences does not comply with the area of early childhood education or social pedagogy.
Unfortunately, a reinterpretation of the study of educational sciences in early childhood education training or training in social work/social pedagogy is not possible.
An application of recognition as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied based on the lack of the correct field/specialization.
Educationalists belong to a non-regulated profession.
There is no recognition process for your occupation.
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- You can apply for a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications. That will improve your chances and opportunities on the job market. It is easier for employers to rank your higher education degree with a statement of comparability for foreign higher education qualifications.
- In line with the BEFAS programme, the Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (University of Applied Sciences) offers an on-the-job qualification option for a “state-approved early childhood educator” (B. A.).
Funded study courses are offered to persons with foreign degrees in educational areas, who work in daycare facilities for children.
You indicated that you received a degree in another field
Please get advice!
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- Please contact the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators for consulting services or a preliminary review in the area of social pedagogy or early childhood education.
Question 4 of 4:
Do you have full access to the profession in your country of training?
Note:
If there is a regulation of your profession in your country of training, you must meet all requirements for this, to receive full access to the profession in your country of training.
For instance, there is a regulation if one of the following requirements is necessary for full access to the profession
- a state examination or
- registration in a professional register or
- a subject examination
- a license to exercise the profession or
- the like
You indicated that you have completed
- studies abroad
- at university level
- in the field of social work/social pedagogy or early childhood education and
- that you have full access to the profession in your country of training.
Based on the information you provided, we advise you to file an application!
First, we would like to provide you with the following important information:
Financial support for recognition
You can apply for financial support for recognition.
The application for financial support must be filed prior to applying for professional recognition according to BayBQFG.
You can find information on this subject at the following website: www.anerkennungszuschuss.de
Application
The online application (is recommended) for state certification as a social education worker or early childhood educator can be found here.
You can access the application form on paper here.
You indicated that you do not have full authorization to practise the profession in your country of training
If there is a regulation in your country of training, you must be authorized to practise the profession in your country of training, in order to receive recognition in Bavaria.
You do not have full authorization to practise the profession in your country of training.
Therefore, an application of state certification as a social education worker or early childhood educator would have to be denied.
Notes:
Please check in your country of training regarding which requirements you need to fulfil, in order to receive full authorization to practise the profession.
If a missing advanced internship or a missing exam is the reason you do not have full authorization to practise the profession, please contact the university you studied at.
If an entry in the professional register or trade association is missing, please contact the responsible authority in your country of training.
It is often the case, that the requirements for full access to practising the profession in the country of training can be made up for on even while residing in Germany.
As soon as you have acquired full authorization to practise the profession in the country of training, you can apply for state certification as a social education worker or
early childhood educator.
If you have any questions in this regard or if there are verifiable reasons for a politically motivated occupational ban in the country of training, please contact us.
You were not able to answer our question
Please get advice!
- You can use the recognition consulting services provided by MigraNet:
MigraNet provides you with individual consulting services regarding your recognition and qualification options. The consulting services are organized according to regions.
- Furthermore, the bfz in Bavaria can support you in the recognition of your foreign professional qualifications.
- Please contact the certification authority for social education workers and early childhood educators for consulting services or a preliminary review in the area of social pedagogy or early childhood education.