Office for the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

What is it?

The Certificate Recognition Office is a public authority in Berlin. It reviews school transcripts and diplomas from abroad or from another German state. You will then receive a decision.

What are the authority's responsibilities?

The Certificate Recognition Office reviews your school transcript. It compares your transcript with German school diplomas. You will then receive a notification stating which Berlin school diploma your credential corresponds to.

Here you can find the application form and more information:

Recognition of School Diplomas

Who is it for?

This is the right place for you if you have a school transcript from abroad and want to use it to find a job or start an apprenticeship in Berlin.

Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Familie