1. The brochure on the Dutch National Qualifications Framework Mark Frederiks, NVAO 2nd Network meeting QF-EHEA 16th April 2010, Dublin

2. Time line September 2008: NVAO installs 1 committee of independent international experts for certification Dutch & Flemish NQFs November 08: site visits in The Hague & Brussels February 09: final committee report and stated agreement NVAO to Dutch and Flemish Ministers March 09: on websites Bologna, CoE, NVAO End of 2009: brochure Dutch NQF after consultations with Bologna experts Beginning 2010: brochure printed as co-production Dutch Ministry and NVAO 2

3. Contents brochure European context and Bologna Dutch NQF o Summary NQF (visualised) o Admission to HE o Transfers within HE What will change after the NQF? Highlights importance of: o Learning outcomes o Quality assurance (NVAO accredits AD, Ba, Ma) o ECTS o Diploma supplement 3

4. Maintenance of NQF NVAO maintains NQF on behalf of Ministry: o Publications (website and written materials) o Answering questions o Proposing updates and changes o Annual roundtable with stakeholders o NVAO advises; Ministry decides (ownership) 4