Frazer Wallace – UK NEC Coordinator frazer.wallace@naric.org.uk 01242 260225 For information related to UK NARIC’s member services, please contact: Simon Potter simon.potter@naric.org.uk September 2015

qualifications are better understood

Statement of Comparability: English Language Assessment Individual Services Statement of Comparability: Official document that states how international qualifications compare to UK ones. English Language Assessment Provides proof of English language capability for the purposes of immigration. Career Path Report Provides a detailed description of qualification and information about education system in which it was issued. Additional services: Fast track SoC (48hr or 24hr) Translation waiver scheme SoC for Early Years Sector qualifications are better understood

Services for Organisations UK NARIC offers a range of services to organisations. Online databases of information relating to global education systems draw together all the country-specific intelligence and insight we gather. Over 800 organisations use the UK NARIC service; over 200 are based overseas.

834 95% 27% Services for Organisations MEMBERS RENEWAL RATE INTERNATIONAL 27%

UK NARIC – Members by Sector

UK NARIC Members: Service Usage Rank Mem Enqs 2013 DB views 2013 1 China India 2 Pakistan 3 UK Nigeria 4 France 5 USA In the past 18 months there have been substantial increases in both the number of enquiries UK NARIC receive from members and the usage of our principal database International Comparisons. The major reason for the current surge of interest is compliance oriented.

International Comparisons Database UK equivalent level of over 3,000 qualifications Secondary to postgraduate level qualifications Over 195 countries listed

UK NARIC: Training and Seminars We hold sessions throughout the year that help members and non-members understand more about qualifications and skills from overseas. The sessions are split into General and Specialised: General Sessions •Using UK NARIC's Online Databases •Evaluating International Qualifications •Evaluating Qualifications Using UK NARIC's International Comparisons •Degrees of Deception: Combating Education Fraud

UK NARIC: Training and Seminars Specialised Sessions (Country-Specific): • Education in Eastern EU Member States • Education in China • Education in English Speaking Africa • Education in India, Pakistan & Bangladesh • Education in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand • Education in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines • Higher Education Reform in Europe: The Bologna Process • Education in Latin America • Education in the Middle East • Education in the United Kingdom • Education in Europe

Europass: Function Europass Mobility Transparency Recognition

European Skills Passport NEW Europass Portfolio Other docs. European Skills Passport Lang. Pass. Dip Suppl. Cert. Mobility The Documents: CV Cover Letter The component parts are distinct and separate and can be used individually or in association with one another.

Percentage increase on previous year Europass Curriculum Vitae   Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number 4,293 30,954 39,016 53,839 84,343 120,983 153,518 396,514 Percentage increase on previous year 621% 26% 38% 57% 43% 27% 158% Cumulative Total 35,247 74,263 128,102 212,445 333,428 486,946 856,460 What does it do? The Europass CV helps users highlight their skills, qualifications and work experience. It is free of charge, available to all and can be downloaded or completed and edited online. TOTAL CVs completed online across Europe: 59,981,558

Europass Curriculum Vitae

Joint UK/Irish CV tutorial Video http://www.ecctis.co.uk/Europass/Individuals/Documents/Europass%20CV.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f5VVujcf44

Europass2Spreadsheet Europass CVs in Europass XML / PDF+XML

Additional Documents European Skills Passport An electronic folder that is designed to provide documentation to support and supplement your Europass CV. It enables upload of any documents e.g. the Language Passport, NARIC SoC, qualification certificates, or references.   Europass Cover Letter Cover letter template that is useful for inexperienced job-seekers. The user-friendly editor provides suggestions as to the sort of information that should be provided in a cover letter  

Percentage increase on previous year Europass Language Passport Helps individuals to promote their language abilities. Users record their: informal language skills –self assessment CEFR; academic language courses; linguistic experience – work or study placements. Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number 248 1,128 1,499 1,919 1,473 3,047 1,497 4,202 Percentage increase on previous year  N/A  355%  33% 28% -23% 107% -51% 180% Cumulative Total 1,376 2,875 4,794 6,297 9,314 10,811 15,013

Percentage Increase on previous year Europass Mobility Often used to record work placements, academic or Erasmus + placements Completed by the organisations responsible for organising and hosting the experience Helps individuals to identify key skills when applying for work and study Intended for any person undergoing a mobility experience whatever their age or level of education Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Number   68 1,309 2,321 1,799 2,575 2,959 3,019 Percentage Increase on previous year N/A 1,825% 77% -22% 43% 15% 2% Cumulative total 1,377 3,698 5,497 8,072 11,031 14,050

Europass Mobility

Europass Certificate Supplement A supplement to a vocational qualification certificate. Specific to the qualification rather than the individual. Can be issued in paper format on graduation, or made available from an online database. Provides additional information on the degree or diploma, in particular: Content, key skills and grading, Level with in the NQF and information on the issuing awarding body, The function of the qualification and any professional status. Aids recognition of qualifications. Helps employers and education providers understand the level and content of qualifications.

Europass Certificate Supplement Currently Issued by: Interested UK Awarding Organisations:

Europass Diploma Supplement Developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO. Issued to students by Higher Education Institutions on completion of a qualification. Provides additional information about the qualification related to its: Nature Level within the national qualification framework Context Content Status Aids international transparency and academic / professional recognition by: Credential evaluators Admissions officers Academics Employers Citizens

It is an electronic document, though hard copies can be printed. Higher Education Achievement Report Developed in the UK as a result of the Burgess Implementation Steering Group (previously the Measuring and Recording Student Achievement Scoping Group). The HEAR incorporates the Diploma Supplement template as an exit document, but there are several additional features: The HEAR is an on-going student record, accessible by the student at any time during their academic career. On completion of studies the HEAR becomes fixed – the HEAR Diploma Supplement. It is an electronic document, though hard copies can be printed. It provides additional information on non-academic achievement, verified by the awarding institution.

HEAR: Current / forecast implementation 2008 HEAR trialled by 18 HEIs 2010 Trial extended to an additional 12 HEIs, taking the total to 30 2013 16 HEIs have so far issued over 45,000 HEARs to graduates An additional 29 institutions expected to issue the HEAR in the next academic year – taking the total number to 45. 100 HEIs have indicated they are working towards the HEAR. One supplier of IT solutions for issuing the HEAR estimates that it will have issued 300,000 HEARs by September 2014.

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