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Comparability of qualification levels The current NQF draft for higher education is compatible both with the qualifications framework (QF) in the EHEA and the EQF for lifelong learning = 8 levels
Use of learning outcomes in HE & CE The Higher Education Act 2007 sets expected learning outcomes for each degrees.
National legislation on EQF levels 5-8 not mentioned
Level of implementation of NQF NQF based on learning outcomes currently developing based on National Lifelong Strategy (LLL) (2008–13) adopted by a Council of Ministers’ Decision in October 2008. The referencing to the EQF will be a table of concordance of the national qualifications degrees to EQF and finished by 2010.
Recognition of prior learning Validation of prior learning, including non-formal and informal learning is a goal.
e-Learning implementation 3 EDEN members
Openness to virtual mobility WHO usage, some barriers reported