Teaching in state-funded schools:
Applicants who are from foreign countries have not completed the 2nd State Exam there. They have either a completed Teacher Education degree from their native country or another degree.
Differences exist for:
• applicants from a country within the EU
• applicants who have not completed preparatory service (2nd State Exam). This is called "side door entry".
Applicants who are from foreign countries may teach in state-funded schools if there is a specific need. Foremost, they must always have their foreign degree or diploma evaluated and recognized. This is done at the respective Ministry for Education or Culture (Bildungs- oder Kultusministerien).