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Recognition of International QualificationsLisa 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
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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
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Statement of Comparability
Verifies the award was offered at that institution at that time.
Provides a broad level of comparability
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Career Path Report
• Description of the Education system
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Career Path Report
• Description of the Qualification
• Details on the Grading System
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Career Path Report
• Comparability • Next steps
information
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Career Path Report
Statement of Comparability
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English Language Assessments
This confirms the Medium of Instruction is comparable to an appropriate CEFR level of English.
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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
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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
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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
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UK NARIC International Comparisons
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List of recognisedHEIs
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InternationalGrade Comparisons
Based on Grade Distribution figures
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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
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Recognition of International Qualifications| www.naric.org.uk | lisa.collett@naric.org.uk
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