Teacher recognition in the Nordic countries

The project sought to

• identify barriers to the recognition of teachers within the Nordic countries

• expose best practices in the process of teacher recognition by analysing practice in all countries

• update our knowledge of Nordic teacher training programmes

• establish permanent cooperation in the field of teacher recognition

The project report includes:

• Description of the Nordic ENIC/NARIC offices and their powers in the field of teacher recognition

• Legal framework of recognition: How does each office interpret and apply the international agreements in this field, including the Nordic agreements, and which problems derive from differences in the interpretation and use of agreements?

• Barriers to the recognition of specific teacher training programmes

• The recognition process: Which principles and procedures are the guidelines in teacher recognition in each country?

The report puts forward a number of recommendations for dealing with barriers to recognition and for enhancing cooperation among the Nordic countries.

The project was carried out in 2003/4.

Read the report:

• Working report on teacher recognition (pdf)