Central Office for Foreign Education
The Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is the central authority for the evaluation of foreign qualifications in Germany.
About the ZAB
About the ZAB
Statement of Comparability
Statement of Comparability
DAB
Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification
Expert Assessment
Expert Assessment
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General Information about Recognition
General Information about Recognition
Refugees without evidence of their qualification
Refugees without evidence of their qualification
Education System in Germany
Education System in Germany
Contact us
Contact us
Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification
The ZAB is now accepting applications for Statements on a Foreign Vocational Qualification.
Ukraine – Information About Recognition
Integrating refugees from Ukraine quickly into schools, universities, and workplaces is an important responsibility of Germany’s public authorities. You can find up-to-date information on the recognition of educational qualifications here (German only):
Processing time of the Statement of Comparability
We are currently experiencing delays in the processing time of the Statement of Comparability.
Skilled Immigration Act
This law makes it easier for qualified professionals from countries outside the EU to move to Germany in order to work.
Information for immigration authorities, employers, and skilled workers:
Statement of Comparability for the fast-track procedure
Statement on a Foreign Vocational Qualification (DAB) for the fast-track procedure
