EU QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
September 1st, 2006
BY ALAN OSBORN
In an attempt to devise a common system for the recognition of degrees, diplomas and other educational qualifications throughout the 25 countries of the EU, the European Commission is proposing to create a European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The EQF follows other cross-border initiatives in this area such as the Bologna process for higher education and the Europass CV system and is intended to be used alongside the Europass. But unlike earlier schemes the new system will focus on what the student actually knows (last word in italics please) ...
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