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3 Comparing Qualifications Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje?

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 2 Turinys Įvadas 4 Jungtinės Karalystės švietimo sistema 4 Priėmimo reikalavimai 6 Nacionalinė kvalifikacijų sistema 8 SCQGF škotų švietimo sistemos ekvivalentas 12 Europos kvalifikacijų schema 12 Kvalifikacijų pripažinimas 14 Nuorodos 18 Paaiškinimai 18

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 3 Contents Introduction 5 UK Education System 5 National Qualifications Framework and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework 9 European Qualification Framework EQF 13 Lithuanian- English Qualifications Comparison 14 References 18 Glossary 18

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 4 Įvadas Šiame START programos skyriuje pateikta informacija apie teikiamas paslaugas įvairiose kvalifikacijų vertinimo sistemose. Jūs sužinosite, kaip savo kvalifikacijas galite panaudoti Jungtinėje Karalystėje, taip pat galėsite palyginti skirtingas švietimo sistemas ir kvalifikacijas Jungtinės Karalystės švietimo sistema Struktūra Atsižvelgiant į Jungtinės Karalystės politinę sistemą, jos švietimo sistema regionuose skiriasi. Skirtingos struktūros yra šiuose regionuose: Anglijoje ir Velse Škotijoje Šiaurės Airijoje Žemiau esančioje lentelėje pateikta tokia struktūra Amžius ISCED Institucinis lygmuo Kvalifikacijos 20+ ISCED- 4,5 & 6 19 18 Tęstinio mokymo institucijos (Further Education Institutions) Aukštojo mokslo institucijos (Higher Education Institutions) NVQ3/ NVQ4/ Foundation Degree/ CertHE/ DipHE/ Bachelors Degree - Honours/ Master s Degree/PhD 17 ISCED- 3 & 4 16 Tęstinio mokymo institucijos (Further Education Institutions) Humanitarinio profilio mokyklos, gimnazijos ( Sixth form mokyklos) ir koledžai Grammar, Sixth Form Schools and Colleges AS Level/ A Level/ NVQ1/ NVQ2/ National Certificate/ National diploma 15 ISCED-3 14 Vidurinės mokyklos Secondary School Key Stage 4/ GCSE/ VGCSE 13 12 11 ISCED-2 Key Stage 3 10 ISCED-1 Pradinis mokslas Primary 9 Key Stage 2 8 7 6 Key Stage 1 5 4 ISCED-0 Foundation Stage 3 Ikimokyklinis mokslas Pre-primary Švietimo tarptautinių standartų klasifikacija ISCED International Standard Classification of Education

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 5 Introduction This section of the START Programme will provide information regarding the services available in different qualification recognition systems. From this section you will find out if you can use your qualifications in UK as well as compare different educational systems & qualifications. UK Education System Structure Given the political structure of the UK, the education system changes from region to region and there are therefore separate structures for England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland However, they briefly breakdown as follows: Age ISCED Institutional Level Qualifications 20+ ISCED- 4,5 & 6 19 18 Further Education Institutions Higher Education Institutions NVQ3/ NVQ4/ Foundation Degree/ CertHE/ DipHE/ Bachelors Degree - Honours/ Master s Degree/PhD 17 ISCED- 3 & 4 16 Further Education Institutions Grammar, Sixth Form Schools and Colleges AS Level/ A Level/ NVQ1/ NVQ2/ National Certificate/ National 15 ISCED-3 14 Secondary School Key Stage 4/ GCSE/ VGCSE 13 12 11 ISCED-2 Key Stage 3 10 ISCED-1 Primary Key Stage 2 9 8 7 6 Key Stage 1 5 4 ISCED-0 Foundation Stage 3 Pre-primary ISCED International Standard Classification of Education

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 6 Priėmimo reikalavimai Visiems mokymo lygmenims yra nustatyti tam tikri priėmimo reikalavimai. Jie skiriasi priklausomai nuo institucijos. Vis dėlto, jei užsienio studentai nori mokytis Jungtinėje Karalystėje tęstinėse ar aukštosiose studijose, svarbiausia yra anglų kalbos žinios. Norint sužinoti priėmimo reikalavimus, geriausiai kreiptis į pasirinkto koledžo priėmimo skyrių. Pastarasis gali jus toliau nukreipti į studijų skyrių, kur jūs norėtumėte mokytis, arba duoti atlikti tam tikrus anglų kalbos testus, skirtus nustatyti jūsų anglų kalbos lygį. Pavyzdžiui: IELTS International English Language Testing System TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language UCLES University of Cambridge ESOL Exams

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 7 Entry Requirements Each level of education has entry requirements, which vary from institution to institution. However, for those international students wishing to further their education, their own competency in English will be a key factor to being accepted onto further and higher education courses. It is therefore best to start by seeking advice from the colleges admissions department as to what those requirements are. They may then pass you on to the school or department of study you are applying to or proscribe a level of English based on a specified examination board. For example, IELTS International English Language Testing System TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language UCLES University of Cambridge ESOL Exams

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 8 Nacionalinė kvalifikacijų sistema ir škotų kredito ir kvalifikacijų sistema Nacionalinė kvalifikacijų sistema, naudojama Jungtinėje Karalystėje, numato tam tikrus lygius, pagal kuriuos kvalifikacija gali būti pripažinta Anglijoje, Velse ir Šiaurės Airijoje. Nacionalinė kvalifikacijų sistema National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Pradiniai lygiai Dabartiniai lygiai Lygiai Level 5 Level 5 NVQ Level 5 Diploma Level 4 Level 4 National Diploma Level 4 BTEC Higher National Diploma Level 4 Certificate Level 3 Level 3 Certificate Level 3 NVQ A levels Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Level 2 NVQ GCSEs Grades A*-C Level 1 Level 1 Certificate Level 1 NVQ GCSEs Grades D-G Entry level Entry Level Certificate Level 8 Specialist awards Level 7 Level 7 Diploma Level 6 Level 6 National Diploma Level 5 Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design Level 4 Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice Aukštojo mokslo kvalifikacijų sistema Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) D (doctoral) Doctorates M (masters) Masters degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas H (honours) Bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas I (intermediate) Diplomas of higher education and further education, foundation degrees and higher national diplomas C (certificate) Certificates of higher education *Nauji lygiai kol kas dar nėra taikomi NVQ ir kitoms susijusioms kvalifikacijoms. Daugiau informacijos galite rasti Nacionalinėje akredituotų kvalifikacijų duomenų bazėje (NDAQ). (šaltinis http://www.qca.org.uk/) NVQ Nacionalinė profesinė kvalifikacija (National Vocational Qualification)

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 9 National Qualifications Framework and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework The National Qualifications Framework is used in the UK to set out levels against which a qualification can be recognised in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Previous levels Current levels Levels Level 5 Level 5 NVQ Level 5 Diploma Level 4 Level 4 National Diploma Level 4 BTEC Higher National Diploma Level 4 Certificate Level 3 Level 3 Certificate Level 3 NVQ A levels Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Level 2 NVQ GCSEs Grades A*-C Level 1 Level 1 Certificate Level 1 NVQ GCSEs Grades D-G Entry level Entry Level Certificate Level 8 Specialist awards Level 7 Level 7 Diploma Level 6 Level 6 National Diploma Level 5 Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design Level 4 Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) D (doctoral) Doctorates M (masters) Masters degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas H (honours) Bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas I (intermediate) Diplomas of higher education and further education, foundation degrees and higher national diplomas C (certificate) Certificates of higher education *Revised levels are not currently being implemented for NVQs and a small number of related qualifications. For current information please refer to NDAQ. (source http://www.qca.org.uk/) NVQ National Vocational Qualification

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 10 SCQGF škotų švietimo sistemos ekvivalentas SCQF lygis SQA nacionaliniai vienetai, kursai ir įvertinimas National Units, Courses and Group Awards Aukštasis mokslas 12 Doctorates SVQs* 11 Masters SVQ 5 10 Honours degree, Graduate Diploma / Certificate ** 9 Ordinary degree, Graduate Diploma / Certificate ** 8 Higher National Diploma, Diploma in Higher Education 7 Advanced Higher Higher National Certificate Certificate in Higher Education SVQ 4 6 Higher SVQ 3 5 Intermediate 2, Credit Standard Grade 4 Intermediate 1, Credit Standard Grade 3 Access 3, Foundation Standard Grade 2 Access 2 1 Access 1 SVQ 2 * - pagal pateiktą lentelę galima matyti, kokia SVQ padėtis yra bendroje kvalifikacijų sistemoje. SVQ yra sudarytos iš daugiau lygių, todėl konkretus SVQ lygis gali sutapti su daugiau nei vienu SCQF lygiu. ** - Šios kvalifikacijos skirstomos atsižvelgiant į rezultatų apimtį ir gali būti teikiamos kituose lygiuose. (šaltinis http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/eurydice/bycountryresults?countrycode=sc) SVQ škotų profesinė kvalifikacija (Scottish Vocational Qualification) SCQF škotų kreditų ir kvalifikacijos sistema (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) SVQ 1

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 11 The SCQGF is the Scottish equivalent for their education system SCQF level SQA National Units, Courses and Group Awards Higher Education 12 Doctorates SVQs* 11 Masters SVQ 5 10 Honours degree, Graduate Diploma / Certificate ** 9 Ordinary degree, Graduate Diploma / Certificate ** 8 Higher National Diploma, Diploma in Higher Education 7 Advanced Higher Higher National Certificate Certificate in Higher Education SVQ 4 6 Higher SVQ 3 5 Intermediate 2, Credit Standard Grade 4 Intermediate 1, Credit Standard Grade 3 Access 3, Foundation Standard Grade 2 Access 2 1 Access 1 SVQ 2 * - The positioning of SVQs in the table gives a broad indication of their place in the framework. SVQs are likely to be made up of units at a number of levels making it likely that SVQs will be aligned to more than one SCQF level. ** - These qualifications are differentiated by volume of outcomes and may be offered at either level. (source http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/eurydice/bycountryresults?countrycode=sc) SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification SCQF Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework SVQ 1

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Eng. 12 Europos kvalifikacijų schema EQF yra bendra Europos informacinė sistema, jungianti šalių kvalifikacijos sistemas ir padedanti suprasti kvalifikacijas įvairiose Europos šalyse, kuriose yra skirtingos kvalifikacijų sistemos. EQF turi du pagrindinius tikslus: didinti gyventojų mobilumą tarp šalių ir skatinti mokymąsi visą gyvenimą. EQF turėtų susieti skirtingų šalių kvalifikacijos sistemas ir struktūras į vieningą (bendrą) Europos informacinę sistemą, apimančią aštuonis lygius. Šie lygiai apims pilną kvalifikacijų skalę - nuo pagrindinio (pirmas lygis, pavyzdžiui, mokyklos baigimo sertifikatai) iki aukščiausio (aštuntas lygis, pavyzdžiui, daktaro laipsnis) lygio. Aštuoni lygiai yra apibrėžiami pagal mokymosi rezultatus. Pagal EQF Europos švietimo ir mokymo sistemos yra tokios skirtingos, kad norint įvertinti įvairių šalių mokymo įstaigas, reikalingas vertinimas atsižvelgiant į mokymosi rezultatus. Pagal EQF, mokymosi rezultatas yra pažymejimas, kuriame pateikta, ką besimokantysis žino, supranta ir ką gali daryti, pabaigęs mokslus. Taigi EQF koncentruojasi labiau į patį mokymąsi, o ne į mokymosi trukmę. Mokymosi rezultatai nusakomi trijose kategorijose: žinios, įgūdžiai ir kompetencijos. Nuo 2012 m. visos naujos kvalifikacijos turėtų sutapti su atitinkamu EQF lygiu. Daugiau informacijos galite rasti: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/ http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc44_en.htm

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 13 European Qualification Framework EQF The EQF is a common European reference framework which links countries qualifications systems together, acting as translations device to make qualifications more readable and understandable across different countries and systems in Europe. It has two principal aims: to promote citizens mobility between countries and to facilitate the lifelong learning. The EQF will relate different countries national qualifications systems and frameworks together around a common European reference its eight reference levels. The levels span the full scale of qualifications, from basic (Level 1, for example school leaving certificates) to advanced (Level 8, for example Doctorates) levels. The eight reference levels are described in terms of learning outcomes. The EQF recognises that Europe s education and training systems are so diverse that a shift to learning outcomes is necessary to make comparison and cooperation between countries and institutions possible. In the EQF a learning outcome is defined as a statement of what a learner knows, understands and is able to do on completion of a learning process. The EQF therefore emphasises the results of learning rather than focusing on inputs such as length of study. Learning outcomes are specified in three categories as knowledge, skills and competence. From 2012 all new qualifications should bear a reference to the appropriate EQF level. More information is available at: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/ http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc44_en.htm

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 14 Kvalifikacijų pripažinimas Šiame skyriuje rasite, kaip galima būtų palyginti savo kvalifikacijas su Jungtinės Karalystės kvalifikacijų sistema. Žemiau pateiktos lentelės padės jums atskirti savo kvalifikacijas ir kaip jos atitinka Didžiosios Britanijos švietimo sistemą. Pirmasis žingsnis palyginti lietuvių ir airių kvalifikacijas. Antrasis palyginti, kaip jūsų kvalifikacijos airiškas atitikmuo siejasi su Didžiosios Britanijos kvalifikacijomis. Prašome atkreipti dėmesį, kad tai nėra oficialus kvalifikacijų palyginimas. Jis pateiktas tik padėti suvokti, kaip jūsų turima kvalifikacija atitinka Didžiosios Britanijos sistemą. Step 1: Lithuanian Irish Qualifications Comparison Pirmas žingsnis: Lietuvos - Airijos kvalifikacijų palyginimas Lithuania School Pagrindinio išsilavinimo pažymėjimas (Basic School Leaving Certificate) Brandos atestatas (Certificate of Maturity) (Seniorsecondary school leaving certificate) (from a Gymnasium or Secondary School; Vocational School or Technological Lyceum) Post School Aukštesniosios mokyklos diplomas (iki 2003 m.) (Advanced Vocational Education and Training diploma (also referred to as Junior College Diploma) (admission stopped in 2003) Undergraduate Aukštojo mokslo diplomas (neuniversitetinės studijos kolegijoje) (Higher Education Diploma awarded after completion of a non-university level undergraduate study programme) Profesinio bakalauro diplomas (neuniversitetinės studijos kolegijoje) (Bachelor degree awarded after completion of a non-university level undergraduate study programme Aukštojo mokslo diplomas (universitetinės pagrindinės studijos) (Higher Education Diploma from a university-level, higher education institution) Postgraduate Bakalauras (Bachelor degree awarded after completion of a university level undergraduate study programme Aukštojo mokslo diplomas (iki 1995 m., pagal seną Sovietų Sąjungos aukštojo mokslo sistemą) (Belonging to the old Soviet system of higher education- issued up until approximately 1995) IE Comparison Junior Certificate NFQ Level 3 Leaving Certificate NFQ Levels 4 & 5 Advanced Certificate NFQ Level 6 Ordinary Bachelor Degree NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree NFQ Level 7 Honours Bachelor Degree NFQ Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree NFQ Level 8 Masters Degree NFQ Level 9 Magistras Masters Degree NFQ Level 9 Daktaras Doctoral Degree NFQ Level 10 Habilituotas Daktaras Higher Doctorate NFQ Level 10 Taken from www.qualificationsrecognition.ie The information provided above is advisory in nature and is intended for guidance purposes only. It is not the result of an individual recognition assessment. Aukščiau pateikta informacija pateikta tik orientaciniais tikslais. Tai nėra atskiras kvalifikacijos vertinimas.

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 15 Qualifications Recognition This chapter presents a rough guideline to comparing qualifications in UK. Following tables will help you to recognize your qualifications and map them on the UK Education System. The first step involves comparison between Lithuanian and Irish qualifications. In the second step you have to compare your Irish qualifications with UK ones. Please note that this is not an official comparison of qualifications. This is to give you a general understanding of how your qualification might compare to the UK qualifications system. Main stages of education / employment Professional or postgraduate education, research or employment Higher education Advanced skills training Entry to professional graduate employment Specialised education and training Qualified/Skilled worker Entry to higher education Completion of secondary education Progression to skilled employment. Continuation of secondary education. Secondary education Initial entry into employment or further education Qualifications can be taken at any age in order to continue or return to education or training Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/fheq Qualifications and Credit Framework/National Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland* www.ofqual.gov.uk Credit and Qualification Framework for Wales www.cqfw.net National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland www.nfq.ie The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework www.scqf.org.uk LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 8 Doctoral Degrees 8 Vocational Qualifications Level 8 8 Doctoral Degrees 10 Doctoral Degree, Higher Doctorate 12 Professional Development Awards, Doctoral Degrees 7 Master s Degrees, Integrated Master s Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Postgraduate Certificates 7 Fellowships, NVQ Level 5, Vocational Qualifications Level 7 7 Master s Degrees, Integrated Master s Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Postgraduate Certificates 9 Master s Degree, Post-graduate Diploma 11 SVQ Level 5, Professional Development Awards, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master s Degrees, Integrated Master s Degrees, Postgraduate Certificates, 6 5 Bachelor s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor s Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates Foundation Degrees, Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE), Higher National Diplomas (HND) 6 Vocational Qualifications Level 6 5 NVQ Level 4, Higher National Diplomas, (HND), Higher National Certificates (HNC), Vocational Qualifications Level 5 6 5 Bachelor s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor s Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates Foundation Degrees, Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE), Higher National Diplomas (HND) 8 Honours Bachelor Degree, Higher Diploma 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree 10 9 8 Bachelor s Degrees with Honours, Professional Development Awards, Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates Bachelor s/ordinary Degrees, Professional Development Awards, SVQ Level 4, Graduate Diplomas,Graduate Certificates Higher National Diplomas, SVQ Level 4, Professional Development Awards, Diplomas of Higher Education (DipHE) 4 Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE) The table gives an indication of how you can compare qualifications across national boundaries. Examples of major qualifications at each level are provided. For more detail of the qualifications in another country, you will need to consult the website given at the head of each column. This leaflet is designed to give some information to help you begin this process, for example, by telling you what your qualification, or qualifications you are interested in studying, are broadly comparable to in other countries. 4 Vocational Qualifications Level 4 3 2 1 NVQ Level 3, Vocational Qualifications Level 3, GCE AS and A Level, Advanced Diplomas NVQ Level 2,Vocational Qualifications Level 2, GCSEs at grade A* C, ESOL skills for life, Higher Diplomas, functional skills Level 2 (English, mathematics & ICT) NVQ Level 1, Vocational Qualifications Level 1, GCSEs at grade D G, ESOL skills for life, Foundation Diplomas, functional skills Level 1 (English, mathematics & ICT) 4 3 2 1 Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE) NVQ Level 3, Vocational Qualifications Level 3, GCE AS and A Level, Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification Advanced NVQ Level 2, Vocational Qualifications Level 2, Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification Intermediate, GCSEs grade A* C NVQ Level 1, Vocational Qualifications Level 1, GCSEs at grade D G, Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification Foundation 6 5 4 3 Advanced Certificate, Higher Certificate Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate Level 3 Certificate, Junior Certificate 7 6 5 4 Professional Development Awards, Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE) SVQ Level 3, Advanced Highers, Highers, SVQ Level 3, Professional Development Awards, National Progression Awards, National Certificates Intermediate 2, Credit Standard Grade, SVQ 2, National Progression Awards, National Certificates Intermediate 1, General Standard Grade, Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) 1, National Progression Awards, National Certificates Qualifications can cross boundaries a rough guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland. July 2009. Entry Level Certificate (sub levels 1 3) 2 Level 2 Certificate 1 Level 1 Certificate 3 2 1 Access 3, Foundation Standard Grades, National Progression Awards, National Certificates Access 2, National Progression Awards, National Certificates Entry Level Entry Level Entry Level Certificates (sub levels 1 3), ESOL skills for life, functional skills Entry Level (English,mathematics & ICT) Access 1 * The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) will eventually replace the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 16 Kvalifikacijų pripažinimas NARIC (Nacionalinio akademinio pripažinimo informacijos centras), kaip valstybinė agentūra, yra valdoma Didžiosios Britanijos vyriausybės. Ji teikia informaciją apie tarptautines kvalifikacijas ir gali jas įvertinti. Kaip pasinaudoti šia paslauga aprašyta žemiau. Privatiems asmenims Didžiosios Britanijos NARIC - valstybinė agentūra, kuri teikia informaciją apie profesinius ir akademinius įgūdžius bei kvalifikacijas, įgytas visame pasaulyje. Mes teikiama informaciją, kaip įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos, įgyti užsienyje, atitinka Didžiosios Britanijos nacionalinių kvalifikacijų standartus. Jei norite pasinaudoti mūsų paslaugomis, galite paskambinti NARIC UK telefonu (0044) (0)871 330 7033 darbo dienomis nuo 9:00 ryto iki 5:00 vakaro. Administratorius jus mielai pakonsultuos. Detalesnę informaciją apie paslaugas galite rasti http://www.naric.org.uk/index.asp?page=16 http://www.naric.org.uk/index.asp?page=22 Jei jums reikia rašytinio jūsų kvalifikacijų vertinimo pagal Didžiosios Britanijos standartus, galite pateikti prašymą NARIC UK dviem būdais: 1) Registruotis internetu www.naric.org.uk. Čia jūs turėsite užpildyti asmeninius duomenis registracijos formoje ir sumokėti debetine ar kreditine kortele. Registruodamiesi internetu gausite nuolaidą. Galutinė kaina bus 40, jei gyvenate ne ES, arba 40 + PVM ( 46), jei gyvenate ES. Užsiregistravę turėsite persiųsti savo diplomo ir jo priedo, kuriame surašyti studijuoti dalykai, valandų skaičius ir pažymiai, kopijas, taip pat jų patvirtintus vertimus anglų kalba. Juos galite siųsti kartu su atspausdinta internetine registracijos forma adresu: UK NARIC ORIEL HOUSE ORIEL ROAD CHELTENHAM GLOS, GL50 1XP Savo dokumentus taip pat galite atsiųsti faksu numeriu (0044) (0)871 330 7005 2) Jei nenorite registruotis internetu, galite registruotis paštu. Jums reikia nusiųsti savo diplomo ir jo priedo, kuriame surašyti studijuoti dalykai, valandų skaičius ir pažymiai, kopijas, taip pat jų patvirtintus vertimus anglų kalba kartu su įžanginiu laišku. Pastarajame turėtų būti įtraukti visi jūsų kontaktiniai duomenys: vardas, pavardė, adresas ir elektroninio pašto adresas (jei tokį turite), taip pat kontaktinis telefono numeris. Įžanginiame laiške turi būti nurodyta, kokiam tikslui jums reikalingas diplomo vertinimas. Jei registruojatės paštu, kaina yra 45, jei gyvenate ne ES, arba 45 + PVM ( 51.75), jei gyvenate ES.

Comparing Qualifications: Lituania UK Translating the value of your existing qualifications for the UK Eng. 17 Official steps for the Qualifications Recognition in UK NARIC, as the National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, provides the only official source of information on international qualifications through quick and easy access to the advice you need. To avail of this service please follow the steps below. For an individual UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information and advice about vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world. We provide information about the equivalency of qualifications and skills from overseas to the UK s national qualifications frameworks. If you would like to use their services you can call NARIC UK on (0044) (0)871 330 7033, Monday to Friday (between 9:00am and 5:00pm), to speak to an information officer and they will be happy to discuss this with you further. Detailed information on their services and the various steps to take can also be found here: http://www.naric.org.uk/index.asp?page=16 http://www.naric.org.uk/index.asp?page=22 If you require a written statement of comparability you can apply to NARIC UK in two ways: 1) You can apply online through the website: www.naric.org.uk, where you can fill in an online application form with your personal details and pay by credit or debit card. You will receive a discount for applying online and the total price will be 40 if you live outside of the EU or 40VAT ( 46) if you live within the EU. You then need to forward them photocopies of all your academic documentation including your final transcripts and final certificates. You may send these along with a print out of your online application form to the following address: UK NARIC ORIEL HOUSE ORIEL ROAD CHELTENHAM GLOS GL50 1XP Alternatively, you can also fax your documentation on (0044) (0)871 330 7005 2) If you do not want to apply online you can also apply through the post. You need to send photocopies of all your academic documentation including your final transcripts and final certificates along with a covering letter, with all your contact details on it, including your name and address and a contact email address (if you have one) and a contact telephone number. Your covering letter also needs to contain a brief description of why you wish to apply to them. If you apply through the post this service will cost you 45 if you live outside the EU, or 45 +VAT ( 51.75) if you live within the EU.

Kaip nutstati ar Jūsų turimi įgūdžiai ir kvalifikacijos atitinka standartus Didžiojoje Britanijoje? Lt. 18 References/ Nuorodos Websites / Tinklapiai General Information / Bendra informacija http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice Studying in the UK / Studijavimas Jungtinėje Karalystėje http://uk.internationalstudent.com/study_uk/ education_system/ http://www.enic-naric.net/ Qualifications Mapping/Translation / Kvalifikacijų palyginimas Kvalifikacijų pripažinimas http://www.uknrp.org.uk/ http://www.qca.org.uk/ http://www.sqa.org.uk/ http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/index.aspx http://www.naric.org.uk/ ESOL Exams / ESOL Egzaminai http://www.ielts.org/ http://www.ets.org/ http://www.cambridgeesol.org/ Glossary / Paaiškinimai CertHE DipHE FHEQ GCSE IELTS ISCED NDAQ NQF NVQ SCQF SVQ TOEFL UCLES Certificate in higher Education Diploma in Higher Education Framework for Higher Education Qualifications General Certificate in Secondary Education International English Language Testing System International Standard Classification of Education National Database of Accredited Qualifications National Qualifications Framework National Vocational Qualification Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Scottish Vocational Qualification Test of English as a Foreign Language University of Cambridge ESOL Exams

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