Recognition of teacher education certificates within the EU-area

An application for recognition of equality of foreign teacher education certificates obtained in the EU partner countries with an Austrian teacher education leaving certificate are to be submitted at Vienna Board of Education, Wipplingerstr. 28, 1010 Vienna.

Once you have received the formal decision from Vienna Board of Education, you can contact one of the University Colleges of Teacher Education.

Individuals required to complete an adaptation course (basic module) as well as an additional education in individual subjects hold the status of part-time students. Individuals have to apply for admission and remittal of study fees each semester.

Some formal decisions spell out as a prerequisite for admission a proof of sufficient German language proficiency according to 4. Abs. 2 LDG 1984. Dates for these exams are communicated individually at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna.

For further information please contact Ms. Elisabeth Krassnig (elisabeth.krassnig(at)phwien.ac.at) regarding compulsory schooling

The completion of the degree has to be communicated via E-mail to the Examinations Office.