Teachers at Academic Secondary Schools - Recognition See explanation of the designation of:

Conditions

General information Explanation of this section

In the course of the procedure for recognition of professional qualifications the applicant's formal qualifications obtained in the EU/in the EEA/in Switzerland are examined to determine whether they fulfill essentially the legal requirements in Austria for teaching at academic secondary schools.

Requirements Explanation of this section

Completion of a teacher training program and where appropriate, the professional training that is required in addition to the post-secondary course

Deadlines Explanation of this section

There are no specific time limits.

Procedure Explanation of this section

The application to practise the regulated profession must be submitted either to the point of single contact or the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. An application in connection with an application for advertised jobs can also be submitted online via the links of the Bilungsdirketionen (Boards of Education) in the section "Form". The Ministry of Education, Science and Research examines the application and makes a decision within four months after the date on which the applicant's complete file was submitted. The applicant can file an appeal against this decision to the federal administrative court within four weeks after the official service of the decision.

The proceedings determine if the formal qualifications of the applicant fulfill the legal requirements to pursue the relevant teaching profession. Furthermore it is determined whether or not the applicant is allowed to gain access to and pursue that profession in the state where the professional qualifications were issued. If the training of the applicant and the training required by Austria are substantially different the applicant can be subject to complete an adaptation period or to take an aptitude test. In so doing the applicant's professional experience or the knowledge, skills and competences acquired through lifelong learning are taken into account.

In case the professional qualifications were issued by a third country (neither EU-country nor EEA member country nor Switzerland), the applicants must usually submit their requests for the recognition to a university.

Required documents Explanation of this section

Passport or identity card
In the case of change of name: marriage certificate or other documents which are proof of the change of the name
Certificates of competence or qualifications obtained in the EU/EEA area/in Switzerland showing the qualifications of the teaching profession and any additional professional experience required. Certificates of competency or proof of formal qualifications that have not been written in the official language German or in English must also be submitted with a translation by a court-appointed interpreter.
Documents showing length of study and extent (Diploma Supplement/Diploma Supplement)
Documents, if any, documenting the language skills required to practice in Austria
Third-country diplomas recognized in the EU/EEA area/Switzerland, together with a certificate issued by the competent authority for at least three years' professional experience in that Member State
Documents, if available, on acquired professional practice, which clearly show the applicant's job, or on the knowledge, skills and competences acquired through lifelong learning
Certification that the exercise of the profession has not been temporarily or definitively prohibited and that no criminal record exists
Additionally for third-country nationals: residence permit and proof of unlimited access to the labor market