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Recognition of International Qualifications Lisa Collett lisa. collett@naric. org. uk Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

UK NARIC • Designated national agency for the recognition • • and comparison of international qualifications Contracted by the UK Government Department for Education Contracted by BEIS to carry out the National Assistance Centre function for Professional Qualifications Multi-lingual research and enquiries team Database of 200 countries, territories and former territories education systems Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

UK NARIC • Provides individual services: • Statement of Comparability • Career Path Reports • English Language Assessments • Provides services for organisations • Subscription to our International Comparisons • • • database International Grade Comparisons Training Advice and guidance Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Statement of Comparability Verifies the award was offered at that institution at that time. Provides a broad level of comparability Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Career Path Report • Description of the Education system Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Career Path Report • Description of the Qualification • Details on the Grading System Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Career Path Report • Comparability • Next steps information Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Career Path Report Statement of Comparability Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

English Language Assessments This confirms the Medium of Instruction is comparable to an appropriate CEFR level of English. Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Our Information • Is not compulsory • Orients the individual in the UK system of education • It does not replace the original qualification certificate • It does not qualify individuals to work in their chosen profession • Provides information to employers and admitting institutions to inform decisions Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Our Information • There is a cost for the services • Timescale for statements is typically 10 -15 working days • There is a clarification / appeals procedure in place • UK NARIC advisers do provide verbal advice to individuals over the phone Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Regulated / Professional Qualifications • Verbal advice on UK requirements for • • professional registration / regulation Statements of Comparability for some Professional Qualifications Referral to the professional body Development of tailored services for specific sectors: • Construction • Early Years Development of GPQ Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

UK NARIC International Comparisons Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

List of recognised HEIs Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

International Grade Comparisons Based on Grade Distribution figures Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

UK NARIC Projects • Toolkit for Refugees • Partnership project • Background papers • E- modules on refugee country qualifications • European Refugee Passport • Partnership project • Interviews with refugees in Greece • Issuance of passports to support recognition in destination country Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk

Recognition of International Qualifications| www. naric. org. uk | lisa. collett@naric. org. uk