Certification for teachers and preschool teachers with a foreign teaching degree

In the following sections, you will find information on how to prepare and apply for certification, the process after application and what comes next after you have received our decision in your case.

Read how you apply and do your application here!

You can apply for certification if you have a teaching degree, a preschool teaching degree or a recreation instructor degree...
What happens after my application?

If you have applied with a foreign teaching degree, the processing time is approximately 8–16 weeks. Some cases are processed faster, and a few take longer.
After your case have been decided

The decision will primarily be sent to your e-mail address. Secondarily, it may be sent through physical mail to your home address.
To do after your case has been decided

Some tips when you are looking for a job or if you need to do some additional qualifying steps before we can grant you a certification.
Requirements for certification

You need to meet certain national requirements for competencies that are important for working as a teacher or preschool teacher in the Swedish school system.

Certification for teachers and preschool teachers with a foreign teaching degree

Read how you apply and do your application here!

What happens after my application?

After your case have been decided

To do after your case has been decided

Requirements for certification