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Applying for recognition of school-leaving qualifications on the basis of vocational training

Have you completed vocational training and would like to have a school-leaving certificate awarded retrospectively?

  • Basic information

    It is possible to check the subsequent awarding of school-leaving qualifications on the basis of successfully completed vocational training.
    It is possible to retroactively award general school-leaving qualifications (simple vocational training entrance qualification, extended vocational training entrance qualification, intermediate school-leaving qualification) on certificates from vocational schools.

    If the student has not completed their education at a general school or has completed their education at a special education center and has successfully completed vocational training at the Berufsbildungswerk Bremen, it is also possible to check whether a school-leaving certificate has been awarded retrospectively.

    Requirements

    • You must have at least a school-leaving certificate from Bremen.
      • If all qualifications were obtained in another federal state, the local Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs is responsible.

  • Procedure
    • You can submit the application by e-mail.
      • You will find the link to the application under "Forms".
    • Please complete the application and send it together with the required documents to Dominik Schmidt.
      • You will find the e-mail address under "Responsible offices".
    • You can also present the original documents (or certified copies) when you collect the certificate in person.
    • If you meet the requirements, you will receive a certificate stating that you have achieved the educational level of the relevant school-leaving certificate.
    • If you do not meet the requirements, you will be notified accordingly.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Original of the leaving certificate/certificate from the last general school/support center attended
    • Original of the final certificate from the vocational school
    • Original of the certificate of successful completion of the practical examination (chamber examination)
    • Proof of participation in five years of English lessons (when applying for the extended vocational training entrance qualification ErwBBR and the intermediate school leaving certificate MSA)
    • Proof of identity (when collecting the certificate)
    • Note
      • The required documents can initially be sent as copies by e-mail together with the completed application form.
        • You must then present the originals when you collect the certificate.

  • Competent Department

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    The senatorial authority is only responsible if the training was attended at a public vocational school in the state of Bremen and the qualification is more than 3 years old.

    How long does it take to process

    2 weeks

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 27.04.2026

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