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Recognition of teacher qualifications in school

To work as a teacher in Norwegian primary and secondary education and training, you must be a qualified teacher. If your teaching qualification is from abroad, you need recognition as a teacher to obtain a permanent teaching position in Norwegian primary and secondary school.

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How to apply

To apply for recognition, it is necessary submit your application digitally through our application portal. We recommend you apply from PC/Mac and not from your mobile phone.

Required documents

If you upload all the required documents when you apply, we can start processing your application earlier and you will receive our decision faster.

After you have applied

How your case is processed and when you will receive a decision.

About the recognition

Persons with foreign teaching qualifications must be recognised as a teacher in Norway to obtain permanent work in a teaching position in Norwegian primary and secondary education and training.

I have received the decision letter

Read more about what you can do after you have received the decision letter

Teacher in Norway

Here you will find information about working as a teacher in Norway.

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.