You have obtained a university degree abroad in the field of childhood education. You would like to have this degree recognized in Bavaria and receive state recognition as a childhood educator.
In Bavaria, you have a legal right to an individual assessment as to whether you are permitted to use the above professional titles on the basis of your foreign degree.
State recognition is a prerequisite for certain work activities if this is required in terms of the requirement for skilled workers in the respective social codes. This applies in particular to sovereign tasks and activities based on directives that require this qualification.
State recognition may also be relevant for the pay scale.
The Recognition Office for Social and Childhood Educators checks the requirements for obtaining state recognition. The existing professional qualifications are presented positively. If there are significant differences between your professional qualifications and the course of study in Bavaria, it will be explained what measures can be taken to compensate for these. Once the compensatory measures have been completed or if all the requirements are immediately met, the recognition body will grant state recognition.
Employers decide on the one hand whether they will only fill the respective position with an applicant with state recognition and on the other hand on the professional and personal suitability of the applicant.
Further information on the requirements, the examination procedure and data protection in the recognition procedure can be found in the information sheet (see "Further links").
