Recognition of equivalence of a diploma acquired in the EU for educational social work/social work or kindergarten teacher/after school care teacher - application

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General information

The application for the recognition of equivalence of a diploma acquired in the EU for educational social work/social work or kindergarten teacher/after school care teacher can be filed with Municipal Department 11.

Data protection

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Requirements

Applicants must take an exam on legal regulations in Austria (Rechtskundeprüfung) on occasion of the recognition procedure.

The recognition of equivalence of the diploma by MA 11 is a requirement for employment as social educator and/or social worker, kindergarten teacher and/or after school care teacher.

The applicant must have completed training as an educational social worker, social worker, kindergarten teacher or after school care teacher in an EEA country.

Deadlines

None

Contact

Kindergarten teachers/after school care teachers

Child and Youth Welfare Service (Kinder- und Jugendhilfe) (MA 11) (German)
Legal Affairs Group
1030 Vienna, Rüdengasse 11
Fax: +43 1 4000-99-90739
E-Mail: gr@ma11.wien.gv.at

Kindergarten teachers/after school care teachers:
Phone: +43 1 4000-90718

Social educators/social workers:
Phone: +43 1 4000-90719

General information and exam dates:
Phone: +43 1 4000-90923

Information by phone from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Please phone to make an appointment.

Authentication and signature

Authentication or signature of the application is not required.

Documents required

The following information is required in the application for the recognition of a diploma:

  • Certified translation of the diploma
  • Confirmation from the education authority in the country where the diploma was issued (right to work in the profession)
  • Schedule of subjects taught and proof of work experience
  • CV
  • Social insurance number
  • Proof of change of name, e.g. marriage certificate, if the family name on the diplomas is not the same as the family name at the time of application

Documents issued in a language other than German must be filed together with a certified translation (by a certified court translator).

Type and format of the evidence to be submitted:
You can find more information about bringing in documents at: Contact the City of Vienna (German)

Fees

The fees are due after the recognition procedure has been concluded and amount to:

  • Application fee: EUR 14.30
  • Administrative fee: EUR 6.54
  • Fee per page (size A3) of attachment: EUR 3.90 (max. EUR 21.80)

For any questions regarding payment, please contact the competent accounting department (Buchhaltungsabteilung 40) (German) of Municipal Department 6 - Accounting Services, Duties and Charges.

Form

Further information

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Means of redress or appeal

An appeal is possible against rulings issued by an authority and shall be filed by the party within a 4 weeks term with the authority that issued the ruling of first instance (against rulings without investigation procedure within a two weeks term). The term starts with the receipt of the written copy of the ruling, in the case of oral pronouncement simultaneously with it.

The appeal shall indicate the ruling it contests, the authority that issued the ruling and contain a motion of appeal with the reasons. No more appeal is admissible if the party expressly waived the right of appeal after receipt or pronouncement of the ruling.

Each ruling contains instructions on the right to appeal and indicates the authority and the deadline for submission of such appeal.

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Last update

29. March 2024

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