Determination of the equivalence of a foreign high school diploma to a German high school diploma.
Damit wir Have a foreign high school diploma recognized mit dem zuständigen Schulamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Certified translation of the certificate · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Submit an application to the appropriate school district office
Along with certified copies and translations of the school transcript.
Assessment of Equivalence
Comparison with the anabin database and curriculum data.
Received a notice of approval
Full credit, partial credit, or a recommendation to take a make-up exam.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People with foreign high school diplomas who would like to study, work, or begin vocational training in Germany.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free up to a €50 processing fee.
Typically about 45 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.