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Advice on the transition to secondary school

Do you live abroad or are you planning to move abroad and would like to enrol your child at a German school? Find out more about German schools abroad here.

At a vocational school, you can improve your secondary school leaving certificate or receive further support if you are still of school age.

As the provider of an independent alternative school or an independent supplementary school, you can receive financial assistance for independent schools under certain conditions.

If you receive assistance with living expenses, you or your child can receive education and participation benefits. This includes support for participation in school, daycare, child daycare and leisure activities as well as tutoring, school meals and school transportation.

Would you like to work as a midwife in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a surgical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. In order to obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You can obtain a residence permit to attend school if you meet certain requirements

Would you like to work as a surveyor in Lower Saxony? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

If you would like to enrol your child at a secondary school after primary school, you can do so directly at the (nearest secondary school).

If you have a lower secondary school leaving certificate – Realschulabschluss, the extended secondary school leaving certificate I or an equivalent qualification, you can register at a technical secondary school under certain conditions.

If you would like to obtain the general university entrance qualification/Abitur with a vocational focus, you can apply for admission to a vocational grammar school.

Your child will become a schoolchild. More than 1 year before the 1st day of school, the path to get there begins.

You can also apply for state recognition in Germany if you have a bachelor's degree that qualifies you abroad or a comparable one as a social pedagogue or social worker.

You can also apply for state recognition in Germany if you have obtained a degree as a curative educator abroad.

The profession of insurance consultant is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.

If you need financial support to take part in school activities, tutoring, meals and transportation, you can receive benefits for education and participation under certain conditions.

The comprehensive school is a type of school of the general education school system. It is run in Lower Saxony as an integrated and as a cooperative comprehensive school.

You would like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

In the case of pupils who are severely impaired in their educational, development and learning opportunities, a procedure may be carried out to identify a need for special educational support.

If you would like to have a certificate stating which Lower Saxony school-leaving certificate your degree or diploma obtained abroad is. If your certificate obtained abroad is the same, you can apply for this under certain conditions.

Have you acquired further training/qualification as a specialist veterinarian abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian in Germany under certain conditions.

If you would like to register your child at a secondary school after elementary school, you can do so directly at the (nearest) secondary school.

If you would like to register your child at a Hauptschule after elementary school, you can do this directly at the (nearest) Hauptschule.

Here you will find information on admission to an evening grammar school as well as on special features of the type of school.

The Gymnasium is a type of general education system. In principle, it covers grades 5 to 13, but can also be run without grades 11 to 13 (upper secondary level – gymnasiale Oberstufe).  

As a provider of a supplementary school in Lower Saxony, you can apply to the responsible Regional State Office for School and Education (locations: Braunschweig, Hanover, Lüneburg, Osnabrück) for the suspension of compulsory schooling.

You would like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical bath attendant? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Would you like to work as a healthcare and nursing professional in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do so, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do so, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work in Germany as an anesthesia technician? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a geriatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do so, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a healthcare and nursing professional in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do so, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical assistant for functional diagnostics? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical laboratory assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

Would you like to work as a pharmaceutical-technical assistant in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as an occupational therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit.

To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

You would like to work in Germany as a medical-technical radiology assistant? Then you need a state permit. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized for this purpose.

Would you like to work as a midwife in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized. Foreign professional qualifications can be automatically recognized under certain conditions.

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain a state permit, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as an orthoptist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Would you like to work as a healthcare and pediatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work in Germany as an anesthesia technician? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain a state permit, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a healthcare and pediatric nurse in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To do this, you must submit an application and have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as a speech therapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit.
To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

Have you completed your training as a lawyer abroad and would now like to work in Germany? Find out more about the requirements here.

You would like to work as a dietician in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as an emergency paramedic in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

The tax consultant examination is a nationally standardized state examination. By passing the examination, the candidate documents the high level of professional qualification required to practise the tax consultancy profession.

With a university degree obtained abroad in the field of early education, kindergarten, pre-school education, elementary education or childhood education, you can apply for recognition as a childhood educator (B.A.) or childhood educator (B.A.) in Germany.

Do you have a foreign professional qualification as an educator? In order for you to be able to work in the profession in Germany, you need recognition of your professional qualification.

You would like to work in Germany as a masseuse and medical bath attendant? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as a physiotherapist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

You would like to work as a podiatrist in Germany? Then you need a state permit. To obtain the state permit, you can have your foreign professional qualification recognised.

Have you acquired further training/qualification as a specialist veterinarian abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist veterinarian in Germany under certain conditions.

If you would like to work as a sworn interpreter and/or authorized translator with a professional qualification from abroad for courts, authorities or notaries, you can apply to be included in a nationwide register.

You would like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. You must have your professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. You must have your professional qualification recognized.

If you find yourself in a financial emergency situation during your training, you can receive a loan or grant from the Jobcenter under certain conditions.

Talented and motivated young people who have completed vocational training can apply for funding for challenging further training.

If you would like to work as a non-medical practitioner for physiotherapy, you can obtain a naturopath licence limited to the field of physiotherapy under certain conditions.

If you would like to introduce young people to vocational training in your company via a paid internship, you can apply for a subsidy for internship remuneration.

If you would like to introduce young people to vocational training in your company through a paid internship, you can apply for a subsidy towards the internship allowance.

If your application for asylum has been rejected and you would like to continue an apprenticeship you started during the asylum procedure, or if you are in possession of a tolerated status and would like to start an apprenticeship, you can, under certain conditions, obtain a tolerated status for apprenticeships for the duration of the apprenticeship.

If you are currently unable to work at least 3 hours a day due to your disability, but would still like to complete a regular (initial) training course, you could be supported with the budget for training.

If you want to do an apprenticeship and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the apprenticeship in companies or institutions that are equipped to meet your special needs.

You would like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need the license to practice. You can also obtain the license to practice with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain the license to practice dentistry with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as a dentist in Germany? Then you need a state license, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

You would like to work as a psychotherapist in Germany? Then you need the license to practice. You can also obtain the license to practice with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognized.

Would you like to work as a civil servant in the Federal Civil Service in Germany? Then you need the qualification for a career in the federal service. You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized as a career qualification.

If you train or further train people with disabilities and severely disabled people in your company, you can receive a subsidy towards their training pay. If you subsequently employ severely disabled people on a permanent basis, you can receive a wage subsidy.

If you train or further train people with disabilities and severely disabled people in your company, you can receive a subsidy towards their training pay. If you subsequently employ severely disabled people on a permanent basis, you can receive a wage subsidy.

If you have difficulties in your in-company vocational training or entry-level qualification, you and your training company can receive support so that you can successfully start or complete your training or entry-level qualification.

As a person with disabilities, you can receive training allowance to cover your living costs if you take part in certain training measures.

If you are unable to find a training place in a company, you can, under certain conditions, take part in external vocational training with a training provider.

If you are unable to find a training place in a company, you can, under certain conditions, take part in external vocational training with a training provider.

People with disabilities or their representatives may apply to the relevant chamber for special training arrangements.

They may be granted a residence permit for the purpose of seeking a training place in order to carry out qualified vocational training if they fulfil certain conditions for this purpose

If you are in possession of a tolerated stay permit and your training cannot be completed within the planned period, your tolerated stay permit will be extended for the extension period of your vocational training.

Have you obtained an engineering degree abroad and gained work experience? If you would like to practise your profession in Germany, you can apply for entry in the list of consulting engineers.

You have a foreign professional qualification in the field of agriculture. Would you like to work permanently in this profession in Germany? Then you can have your foreign professional qualification officially recognized.

You would like to work as a doctor in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation.
You can also obtain the licence to practise medicine with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Would you like to work as a driving instructor in Germany?

Then you need a driving instructor license.

You can also obtain a driving instructor's license in Germany with a professional qualification from abroad.

After completing your general school, you can acquire basic vocational training in the one-year or two-year vocational school.

The profession of fee-based financial investment advisor is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.

The profession of honorary real estate loan consultant is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.

The profession of real estate loan broker is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.

The profession of insurance intermediary is regulated in Germany. The recognition of your professional qualification is necessary so that you can work in the profession in Germany.

• To work as a security guard, insurance advisor, insurance broker, financial investment broker, fee-based financial investment advisor or real estate loan broker, you need a certificate of competence.
• The certificate of competence is a prerequisite for the granting of the respective license under trade law.
• You can have your foreign professional qualification recognized as proof of expertise.

If you are under 18 years of age and want to start an employment relationship, a medical examination is necessary. If you are under 18 years of age and want to start an employment relationship, a medical examination is necessary.

You would like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

Your interim examination is held approximately half way through the training period. The interim examination assesses your current knowledge level, and is intended to verify, both for you and the training employer, the level of knowledge transfer achieved so far.

Do you have a training qualification from abroad? You can apply to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Germany for official recognition of your training qualification!

- If you have concluded an apprenticeship contract, you are required to attend vocational school for the duration of your vocational training.

If you do not live with your parents during your training, you can apply for vocational training allowance to cover your living expenses.

Would you like to develop further in your trade? Find out about further training opportunities here.

Are you accommodated in a boarding school during your training and therefore need higher financial support? Find out more about cases of hardship with BAföG here.

The chambers support the administration of vocational training preparation, vocational training and retraining by providing guidance to all parties concerned.

If you apply for a course of study at a state university in Lower Saxony with foreign certificates, it will be checked whether you have the necessary requirements.

Here you will find information on how to apply for admission to the preparatory service for a teaching profession in Lower Saxony.

Have you completed the minimum period of study for your law degree? Find out more about the final legal examination here.

Have you passed your first law exam and would now like to start your legal traineeship? Find out more here.

Have you completed a law degree in an EU member state and now want to complete your legal training in Germany? Then you must first have an equivalence assessment carried out for your university degree.

If you need financial support for your school education or your studies, you can apply for a temporary low-interest education loan under certain conditions.

Exmatriculation terminates membership at the university. After exmatriculation, students are no longer enrolled at the university. Students can exmatriculate themselves or be exmatriculated by the university.

You can reduce your BAföG debt by repaying the loan early.

If Cooperation Forgiveness has been denied, you may apply for hardship forgiveness of your loan under certain circumstances.

If you have successfully passed the compulsory state examination in Saxony-Anhalt for the first time, you can repeat it once to improve your grade.

Do youwant to or do you have to interrupt your studies? Apply for a leave of absence at your university.

If you would like to study at a university in Lower Saxony, you must register and apply or enrol for a degree program online.

You would like to study at a university in Lower Saxony. Submit an application for enrollment.

Would you like to take part in individual courses at a university without being enrolled? To do this, apply for a guest auditorship.

If you are recognised as a late repatriate, you can apply for a conversion to the German degree that corresponds to your foreign one. This also applies to your spouse and children.

Would you like to take your dental exam? Then you have to register in writing.

Studying with a vocational qualification (without a school-based university entrance qualification): If you meet certain requirements, you can gain access to certain courses of study without a school-based higher education entrance qualification.

How to have your foreign professional qualification for legal professions recognized in order to be allowed to work in the judiciary in Lower Saxony.

If your address, citizenship, name or gender has changed, you must inform the university so that certificates and degree documents can be issued and delivered correctly. To do this, please submit an application.

All students are obliged to pay a semester fee and any other applicable fees before the start of a semester. Students will only be enrolled or re-registered for their studies once the correct current amount has been received.

You would like to work as a pharmacist in Germany? Then you need a state licence, the Approbation. You can also obtain the Approbation with a foreign professional qualification. To do so, you must have your professional qualification recognised.

If you would like to have previous academic achievements recognised for your degree programme, you can submit an application to your current university. Under certain conditions, you can also apply for the recognition of competences acquired outside of higher education .

You can have periods of study and academic achievements previously completed in Germany or abroad credited to your medical studies here.

If there are issues with vocational training, in case of failing the final exam or for a part-time training, you can apply for extending your training period.

By awarding scholarships, young musicians in particular are given the opportunity to dedicate themselves to their artistic work for a certain period of time without material constraints.

Are you a trainee lawyer or law student and would like to find out more about the procedure of the second state law examination? In this case, you can find information here.

You complete your retraining with the retraining examination. By passing the final examination, you demonstrate your professional ability to act in a specific occupation.

If you receive BAföG, you must notify the BVA of certain changes to your person.

If you received BAföG support during your studies, you must repay the loan portion.