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Recognition as head of kindergarten or educational supervisor in kindergarten

To work as head of kindergarten or educational supervisor in kindergarten, in Norway, you need to have kindergarten teacher’s education or similar education within kindergarten/pre-school pedagogy and management in kindergarten. If your education is from outside of Norway, you need a recognition as head of kindergarten/educational supervisor to obtain a permanent position.

Compensation measures

Individuals with teaching or preschool teacher qualifications from EEA countries can have their competence assessed through compensatory measures. This involves completing an aptitude test or a trial period to meet the requirements for recognition.