The Recognition Office for Foreign Educational Qualifications carries out the procedures for the recognition of foreign university degrees in the regulated social professions in accordance with the Hessian Child and Youth Welfare Code and the Social Professions Recognition Act in the state of Hesse.

Persons with corresponding degrees can submit the following applications:

- Application for recognition as a specialist for childcare centers
- Application for recognition as a state-certified social worker, social pedagogue, curative pedagogue or childhood pedagogue

You can find detailed information on this in the information sheet on the recognition of foreign educational qualifications (in German) and in the FAQ.

Before you submit an application, we strongly recommend a free consultation, which will save you time and money. Please contact a recognition advice center near you. Contact details and further information can be found at the iQ Network or on the Recognition in Germany page.

Please submit your application online via this link. Alternatively, you can also submit the application by post. Please use the application for recognition of a foreign educational qualification. It is not possible to submit an applicant by email.

We will be happy to answer questions about your current applications during our phone consultation hours. If necessary, we will arrange an online appointment with you. For advice before submitting an applicant, please contact one of the above-mentioned advice centers first.

Our phone consultation hours are

Monday and Friday: 9:00 - 12:00
Wednesday: 12.30 - 15:30