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
Certificate of Equivalence
Certificate of Equivalence
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
Coronavirus pandemic
The ZAB continues to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. The processing of inquiries and the issuing of expert assessments, Statements of Comparability and Certificates of Equivalence may be delayed in individual cases.
There is no postal service to the following countries at the moment. You will receive your Statement of Comparability via email. We will send you your documents by post as soon as possible.
Skilled Immigration Act
The Skilled Immigration Act took effect on 1 March, 2020. This new law makes it easier for qualified professionals from countries outside the EU to move to Germany in order to work.
