Applying for approval to teach at private alternative schools (teaching permit)
How can teachers work at a private alternative school? Find out more here.
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Basic information
Teachers working at private alternative schools require approval from the competent authority.
Teachers who are qualified to teach at public schools are deemed to have received approval. An application for a teaching license must still be submitted.Requirements
- Teaching activities require teachers to have an academic education that is not inferior to that of public schools.
- A university Master's degree with an affinity to the subject to be taught is generally required.
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Procedure
- The teaching permit is not applied for by the person concerned!
- The school authorities of the private alternative schools apply for the teaching permit for the relevant subjects and school levels before the planned teaching assignment, submitting the necessary documents.
- Once the application documents have been received by the responsible authority, they will be checked for completeness.
- You will be notified if any documents are still missing.
- Comprehensive and final processing is only possible once the complete documents have been received.
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Necessary Documents
- Informal application for teaching permission, stating the subjects and grades to be taught by the teacher.
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of university degree
Master's certificate, certificate of the 2nd state examination, etc.
- Current extended certificate of good conduct in the original according to § 30a Federal Central Register Act
- Data protection information sheet
- Proof of certified German language skills, if applicable
at least C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Further evidence of pedagogical aptitude, if applicable
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Competent Department
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 21 - Gestalterische Aufgaben der allgemeinbildenden Schulen und der Lehrerbildung
- +49 421 361-13222
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- office
@bildung. bremen. de
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Der Senator für Kinder und Bildung | Referat 22 - Ministerielle und schulbetriebliche Aufgaben, Berufsbildende Schulen
- +49 421 361-10402
- Rembertiring 8-12, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- referat22
@bildung. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Not specified.
How long does it take to process
The processing time depends on the individual case. Complete documentation speeds up the processing of applications.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.10.2025