Overview
Use the table and the filters below to gain an overview of NQF developments in Europe. It is possible to compare countries based on reporting year, stage of development and whether the NQF has been linked to EQF.
| Country | Reference year | Scope of the framework | Number of levels | Level descriptors | Legal basis/stage of development | NQF linked to EQF | NQF/EQF website | Qualifications register/database |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2020 | Designed as a comprehensive NQF for lifelong learning; will include all levels and types of qualification from formal education and training. |
Eight proposed |
knowledge, skills and abilities, competence |
Royal Decree 1027 (2011) establishing the Spanish qualifications framework for higher education (MECES): levels 5-8 (in Spanish) |
Website | Qualifications in the formal education systemThe National repertoire of professional certificates |