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Apply for state recognition as an educator

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Would you like to obtain state recognition after passing the state examination for educators at a vocational school for social pedagogy in the state of Bremen? Then contact the senatorial authority for children and education in Bremen - Department 31 - where you can find out more.

  • Basic information

    The profession of educator is regulated in Germany. This means that you must have a specific qualification in order to work in the profession.

    With state recognition as an educator, you can work in this profession nationwide.

    In Bremen, you must have completed a vocational school for social pedagogy with the state examination and successfully completed the professional internship. You must then complete a colloquium (a specialist discussion to prove the theoretical-practical link).

    If you attended a public vocational school (Inge-Katz-Schule, Schulzentrum Blumenthal, BS Sophie-Scholl Bremerhaven), please get in touch with the contact persons there

    If you attended a private vocational school (Paritätisches Bildungswerk Bremen, ibs Bremen) or passed the state examination via a non-pupil examination at the Inge-Katz-Schule, please contact the Senatorial Authority for Children and Education - Department 31.

    In order to register for the professional internship and the subsequent colloquium, all necessary documents must be submitted to the authority responsible for you.

    In Bremen, state recognition as an educator is granted by the Senatorial Authority for Children and Education - Department 31.

    State recognition is granted after passing a colloquium. Admission to the colloquium is granted on application once all the necessary evidence has been provided.

    A certificate of state recognition as an educator will be issued.

    Requirements

    You have passed the state examination at a vocational school for social pedagogy in Bremen, then successfully completed the professional internship and passed a colloquium to prove the theory-practice interlocking.

    You have a current extended police clearance certificate without an entry.

  • Procedure
    • If you are completing the regular work placement or the career entry year, please send your registration for the work placement to the Senatorische Behörde für Kinder und Bildung - Referat 31 or to the school responsible for you at least 2 months before the start.
    • You will then be informed about the mandatory practical training events.
    • If you would like your professional activities to count towards your work placement, you can submit the application for credit to Department 31 or the school responsible for you following the activity.
    • You will receive an application for admission to the colloquium from Department 31 or the school responsible for you in good time, which you then submit with the practical report.
    • Once you have successfully passed the colloquium, you will be awarded state recognition.

    More information

    Working with a foreign educational qualification or without state recognition as an educator
    In order to employ you without training as a state-recognized educator as support in group work beyond the specialist staff key, the facility in which you would like to work must contact the state youth welfare office. This decides whether there is a basis for employment.
    You can apply to a facility. They will then decide whether they have an employment opportunity for you.

    Further advice
    Ask an IQ advice center for personal advice on this procedure and your qualifications. The advisors will also help you with your documents before you submit your application. The advice is free of charge.
    You can also call the hotline of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. The hotline will answer your questions on the subject of "Working and living in Germany".
    Telephone number: +49 30 1815-1111
    Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 18:00 (CET)
    If you are abroad: You can also reach the Central Service Center for Professional Recognition (ZSBA) via the hotline. This offers you in-depth advice and support in the recognition procedure and provides location advice.
    You can find the links to other advisory services under "Further information".

  • Necessary Documents
    • Certificate of completion for state recognition
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Registration for the internship (2 months before the start of the internship)
    • Positive interim and final assessment of the practice facility
    • Or application for professional activities to be credited towards the internship (please contact Department 31 or your responsible school for information on forms, deadlines and documents to be submitted)
      • Application for admission to the colloquium
      • Proof of your personal suitability: through an extended police clearance certificate
      • practical report

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  • Fees / Costs

    Not specified

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Not specified.

    How long does it take to process

    The duration may vary due to increased workload or complexity of the audit.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 18.12.2025

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