Recognition of teacher qualifications in school

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.

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

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

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.

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

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