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The Value of Qualifications from Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies Embedded in SIMI Swiss Programs

March 15, 2025

Qualifications from Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies embedded in SIMI Swiss programs offer internationally recognized credentials, ensuring high academic standards and professional competency. These qualifications align with global frameworks like EQF, AQF, and AQRF, facilitating recognition across Europe, Australia, and ASEAN. For the US and Canada, credential evaluation through WES helps determine their equivalency. This guide explores their value and the recognition process.

1. Overview of UK National Qualifications (Regulated Qualification Framework – RQF)

UK national qualifications awarded by Ofqual UK.Gov-approved awarding bodies are officially recognized and regulated by the UK Government’s Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). These qualifications fall under the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF), ensuring that they meet strict educational and professional standards.

For official details, visit:
🔗 Ofqual UK Government Website: HERE
🔗 RQF Qualification Explanation: HERE

Alignment with International Qualification Frameworks

  • Europe (EQF – European Qualifications Framework): RQF qualifications are mapped to EQF levels, facilitating recognition across EU countries.
  • Australia (AQF – Australian Qualifications Framework): The RQF structure aligns with AQF, allowing smooth recognition in Australian academic and professional environments.
  • ASEAN (AQRF – ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework): RQF qualifications match AQRF standards, supporting recognition in ASEAN member states.
  • United States & Canada: Unlike Europe or Australia, the US and Canada do not follow a unified national qualifications framework. Instead, RQF qualifications are typically recognized through independent credential evaluation bodies like World Education Services (WES).

2. RQF Qualifications Embedded in SIMI Swiss Programs

At SIMI Swiss, qualifications from Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies are embedded in academic programs, offering students key advantages:
✅ Official UK national recognition, ensuring credibility and validity.
✅ Recognition across Europe through EQF, supporting academic and professional mobility.
✅ Employer-valued qualifications, focusing on competency-based, real-world skills.
✅ Pathways to further education, particularly in countries with compatible qualification frameworks.

3. Recognition of RQF Qualifications in the US and Canada via WES

Since the US and Canada do not follow a nationally regulated qualification framework, applicants seeking recognition of UK RQF qualifications must use World Education Services (WES). WES is one of the most recognized credential evaluation services in North America, widely used by employers and universities.

Process for WES Recognition of RQF Qualifications

Based on OTHM Digital Certificate Portal guidelines, the following steps must be completed to send your RQF qualification to WES for evaluation:

  1. Log in to your account on the OTHM Digital Certificate Portal.
  2. Navigate to “Add connection” and add a new recipient.
  3. Enter WES details, using:
    • Recipient name: “WES (Reference Number)”
    • Recipient email: submit@wes.org
  4. Select both the qualification certificate and transcript, then click “Share Documents”.
    • ⚠ Important: Failure to submit both documents may result in WES rejecting your application.
  5. Monitor the status of your application via the OTHM Digital Certificate Portal.

🔗 Video Guide on WES Submission: HERE

For more details, visit the official World Education Services (WES) website:
🔗 WES Canada: HERE
🔗 WES USA: HERE

4. Conclusion

By embedding RQF qualifications from Ofqual UK.Gov Awarding Bodies into SIMI Swiss programs, students gain internationally recognized credentials that open pathways for career and academic progression worldwide. For those seeking recognition in the US and Canada, following the WES verification process ensures that their qualifications are accurately assessed and accepted in North American institutions.

For additional guidance on qualification recognition or program details, contact SIMI Swiss for expert support.

SIMI Swiss Editorial Team

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