Zeugnisanerkennung (recognition of foreign certificates)

The Zeugnisanerkennung (recognition of foreign certificates) is a process that checks whether your school or professional qualification from another country is comparable to a German qualification.

You may need to have your foreign certificates recognized if you want to work, start vocational training, or study in Germany. Sometimes, your qualification is fully recognized. In other cases, you may need to take additional courses or pass an exam.