NETHERLANDS
| Comparability of qualification levels |
It is unlikely that the knowledge, skills and
competence differentiation in the EQF will be taken over directly - number
of levels and their descriptors will be decided during the consultation process to take place in the coming year. |
| Use of learning outcomes in HE & CE | The learning outcomes (or rather) competence-oriented approach is broadly accepted in Dutch education and training. |
| National legislation on EQF levels 5-8 | The national qualification framework (NQF) for higher education is officially compatible with the QF-EHEA. Broad measures to accommodate all aspects of life long learning into Dutch education and training. |
| Level of implementation of NQF | The intention is to establish the NQF by 2010 and present the referencing report in early 2011 |
| Recognition of prior learning | The Knowledge Centre for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition was set up in 2001 to develop, collect and disseminate knowledge about EVC procedures. |
| e-Learning implementation | 6 EDEN members, 2 EADL members |
| Openness to virtual mobility | several large online learning institutions |