Іnformation Guide for Ukrainian Citizens
This short guide is intended to give you:
A brief overview of the Irish Educational System
A brief overview of the Irish Educational System
Information on how to have your qualifications recognised in Ireland
Information on how to have your qualifications recognised in Ireland
An explanation of the Common European Framework of Languages (CEFR)
An explanation of the Common European Framework of Languages (CEFR)
Some useful websites to help you with English language acquisition
Some useful websites to help you with English language acquisition
Contact details for the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Waterford and Wexford who can assist you with legal queries
Contact details for the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Limerick and Clare who can assist you with legal queries
Contact details for course enquiries/English classes/career guidance appointments
Contact details for course enquiries/English classes/career guidance appointments
We are conscious that you are new to Ireland. The intention of this booklet is to help you to understand how our Education system works and to be aware of the supports that are available to you to help you make informed career and educational choices. Also included in this booklet are the contact details for the two NGO’s based in Waterford and Wexford who will assist you with queries in relation to your rights and resettlement in Ireland.
We are conscious that you are new to Ireland. The intention of this booklet is to help you to understand how our education system works and to be aware of the supports that are available to you to help you make informed career and educational choices. Also included in this booklet are the contact details for the two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) based in Limerick and Clare who can assist you with queries in relation to your rights and resettlement in Ireland.
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What is the National Framework of Qualifications? The Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), as shown in the diagram above, is a 10-level system used to describe qualifications in the Irish education and training system. NFQ IRELAND L E VEL 1 F U R T H E R E D UCA T I ON LEVEL 2 LEVEL3 LEVEL4 LEVEL 5 HIGHER EDUCATIONAWARDS ORDINARY HONOURS BACHELORDEGREE BACHELORDEGREE MASTERS DOC T O R A L ADVANCED HIGHER CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE LEAVING CERTIFICATE CERT I F I CATE CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE JUNIOR CYCLE * CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE G E N E R A L E D U C A T I O N A W A R D S HIGHERDIPLOMA POSTGRADUATE H I GHER DIPLOMA DOC TO RA T E DEGREE DEG R E E A N D T R A I N I NG A W A R D S ©QQI 2022 CLASSES OF AWARD Major Awards: named in the outer rings, are the principal class of awards made at a level Minor Awards: are for partial completion of the outcomes for a Major Award Supplemental Awards: are for learning that is additional to a Major Award Special Purpose Awards: are for relatively narrow or purpose-specifc achievement Professional Awards: are for occupation-orientated qualifcations including apprenticeships IRISH REGISTER OF QUALIFICATIONS For more information on – Qualifcations – Providers – Courses visit www.irq.ie Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union *Please refer to NCCA website, ncca.ie/en/junior-cycle/ NFQ IRELAND L E VEL 1 F U R T H E R E D UCA T I ON LEVEL 2 LEVEL3 LEVEL4 LEVEL 5 HIGHER EDUCATIAWARDS ADVANC HIGHER CERTIFIC CERTIFICA LEAVING CERTIFICATE CERT I F I CATE CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE JUNIOR CYCLE * CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE G E N E R A L E D U C A T I O N A W A R D S A N D T R A I N I NG A W A R D S
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What is the National Framework of Qualifications?
What is the National Framework of Qualifications?
You can use the NFQ to compare and understand accredited education and training courses in Ireland; below are some examples:
You can use the NFQ to compare and understand accredited education and training courses in Ireland; below are some examples:
At the end of secondary school, students (typically age 18) complete their Leaving Certificate (Level 4 or 5).
At the end of secondary school, students (typically age 18) complete their Leaving Certificate (Level 4 or 5).
An Undergraduate Degree is Level 7 (3 years) and Level 8 (4 years).
An Undergraduate Degree is Level 7 (3 years) and Level 8 (4 years).
A Postgraduate (Masters) Degree is Level 9 (and lasts 1 or 2 years).
A Postgraduate (Masters) Degree is Level 9 (and lasts 1 or 2 years).
A Doctorate (PhD) is Level 10 (and generally takes 3 or 4 years to complete).
A Doctorate (PhD) is Level 10 (and generally takes 3 or 4 years to complete).
Between the Leaving Cert (Level 5) and Undergraduate Degree (Level 8) there are many courses in Further Education and Training (FET) at Levels 5 and 6.
Between the Leaving Cert (Level 5) and Undergraduate Degree (Level 8) there are many courses in Further Education and Training (FET) at Levels 5 and 6.
FET is an excellent place to start your education journey in Ireland. If English is not your first language, then Further Education and Training will give you the vocabulary of your chosen study area before progressing to a degree.
FET is an excellent place to start your education journey in Ireland. If English is not your first language, then Further Education and Training will give you the vocabulary of your chosen study area before progressing to a degree.
Levels 5 and 6 are an excellent alternative entry path to Higher Education instead of sitting the Leaving Certificate.
Levels 5 and 6 are an excellent alternative entry path to Higher Education instead of sitting the Leaving Certificate.
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What is SOLAS?
FET ofers a wide variety of life-long education and training options to anyone over 16. FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, full-time Level 5 and 6 courses (previously called Post-Leaving Cert or PLC courses) community and adult education as well as core literacy and numeracy services. FET is provided through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) located throughout the country and also online through SOLAS’ eCollege.
FET ofers a wide variety of life-long education and training options to anyone over 16. FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, full-time Level 5 and 6 courses (previously called Post-Leaving Cert or PLC courses), community and adult education as well as core literacy and numeracy services. FET is provided through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) located throughout the country and also online through the SOLAS eCollege.
Visit www.fetchcourses.ie to search the database of courses in Further Education nationally.
Visit www.collegeofFET.ie to find FET courses on ofer locally in Limerick and Clare.
Visit www.ecollege.ie to search for a range of high quality interactive online learning courses.
Visit www.fetchcourses.ie to search the FET database of courses nationally.
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SOLAS is the State agency responsible for Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland.
National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) also facilitate the recognition of foreign qualifications through NARIC* (please refer to the user guide attached).
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) facilitates the recognition of foreign qualifications through NARIC (please refer to the information below from the NARIC user guide).
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) facilitates the recognition of foreign qualifications through NARIC (please refer to the information below from the NARIC user guide).
A GUIDE TO USING THE FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS
DATABASE
A GUIDE TO USING THE FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS DATABASE
About this Guide
About this Guide
This guide provides information on foreign qualifications and how to get recognition advice in Ireland. It will show you how to use the NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications Database.
This guide provides information on foreign qualifications and how to get recognition advice in Ireland. It will show you how to use the NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications Database.
NARIC Ireland
NARIC Ireland
NARIC Ireland provides advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualification. We try to compare a foreign qualification to an Irish qualification of a similar type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
NARIC Ireland provides advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualification. We try to compare a foreign qualification to an Irish qualification of a similar type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
NARIC Foreign Qualifications Database
NARIC Foreign Qualifications Database
The NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications database provides comparability advice and information on academic qualifications This information will help you understand you qualification in the context of the Irish education and training system.
The NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications database provides comparability advice and information on academic qualifications This information will help you understand you qualification in the context of the Irish education and training system.
It can also help employers, funding agencies and education and training institutions to determine if an applicant holds the academic qualifications for a particular job, funding or course.
It can also help employers, funding agencies and education and training institutions to determine if an applicant holds the academic qualifications for a particular job, funding or course.
Qualification not in the Database?
Qualification not in the Database?
If you cannot find your qualification in the database you can contact us by email tonaric@qqi.ie and we will do our best to help you. We do not have a public office and will only respond to your questions by email.
If you cannot find your qualification in the database you can contact us by email tonaric@qqi.ie and we will do our best to help you. We do not have a public office and will only respond to your questions by email.
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National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
» Click into the database and search using the drop down boxes.
» Select one of the following and press enter Country Type of Education (Higher Education, Further Education (VET), School Education)
FIGURE 1 - SEARCH THE DATABASE
Search the Database http://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/Search?searchtype=recognitions
STEP 1 qsearch.qqi.ie qqi.ie
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National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
View Results
» You will now see your results in the form of a list . » In Figure 2 below you will see the results returned for the following search: ~ Country = Poland ~ Type of Education = Higher Education
FIGURE 2 – SEARCH RESULTS FOR POLAND + HIGHER EDUCATION
STEP 2 qsearch.qqi.ie qqi.ie
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National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
Select your Qualification from the list and view the Qualifications Profile
» Click on a particular qualification from the list and you will see a Qualifications Profile (see Figure 3 below).
» The Qualifications Profile contains important information about the qualification.
» It compares the foreign qualification to an award-type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications
» This profile also includes a link to a Comparability Statement for this qualification.
FIGURE 3 – QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
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Download and print your Comparability Statement » This one-page Comparability Statement can be downloaded and printed. It will help you and employers or education and training institutions to understand your qualification. STEP 4 More information on the work of NARIC can be found here Visit www.QQI.ie FURTHER INFORMATION ON NARIC qsearch.qqi.ie qqi.ie FIGURE 4 – COMPARABILITY STATEMENT Advice on Academic Recognition of a Foreign Qualification Comparability Statement The recognition advice provided above is based on current understandings of the comparability of qualifications on the basis that qualifications are awarded by nationally recognised awarding bodies in their country of origin The advice given may need to be re-examined in the future on the basis of changes and developments in national and international education and training systems and our knowledge thereof. W e welcome feedback on the information provided; feedback should be submitted through the QHelp portal at www QQI.ie Learning outcomes at Level 10 relate to the discovery and development of new knowledge and skills and delivering findings at the frontiers of knowledge and application. Further outcomes at this level relate to specialist skills and transferable skills required for managing, such as the abilities to critique and develop organisational structures and initiate change Foreign Qualification: Doktor NFQ LEVEL SUMMARY NFQ Award-Type / Level: Doctoral Degree at NFQ Level 10 Country: Poland The advice presented does not represent access to employment, a regulated profession or education and training. The information provided may assist an employer professional recognition body or education and training provider determine if an applicant holds the qualifications deemed necessary for employment/programme entry However, final recognition decisions for the purposes of accessing further education and/or employment are made by education institutions, professional recognition bodies and employers Doctoral Degree (Ph D )
Recognition Information
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National Academic
Centre (NARIC)
For Information and Guidance on Further Education and Training in Limerick and Clare Contact: Email: fetresponse@lcetb.ie Freephone: 1800 70 70 77 If you are based in Limerick City, you might like to drop into our Information Hub, Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm, or 2pm to 4pm. Information Hub College of Further Education and Training O’Connell Avenue Campus O’Connell Avenue Limerick, V94 W65 Co Waterford Waterford City Co Wexford WWETB Adult Education Centre WIT College Street Campus WWETB Wolfe Tone Road Waterford Ardcavan Business Park Dungarvan X91 RX4R Wexford Co Waterford Y35 P9EA X35 DX49 Tel: 058 48228/087 7010386 Tel: 051 302287/086 0696988 Tel: 053 91 52067/087 6290446 Email: aislingcusack@wwetb.ie Email: peterlucey@wwetb.ie Email: niamhhearne@wwetb.ie For Information and Guidance on Further Education and Training in Waterford and Wexford, please contact: Information Guide for Ukrainian Citizens | 10
English
English language assessments and classes are available through Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Please email fetresponse@lcetb.ie or call Freefone 1800 70 70 77 to make enquiries about options in your area. An English language assessment can be arranged for you and you will be advised on how to best proceed with your studies.
English language assessments and classes are available through Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board. Please email or call to make enquiries about options in your area. An English language assessment can be arranged for you and you will be advised on how to best to proceed with your studies.
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Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
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• ETBI Literacy Resources • 16 Best Free English Learning Websites and Apps • Linguahouse - Innovation in Learning and Teaching English You might find the following list of free English language resources useful: Information Guide for Ukrainian Citizens | 11
You might find the following list of free English language resources useful: ETBI Literacy Resources 16 Best Free English learning Websites and Apps
- Innovation in Learning and Teaching English
Linguahouse
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. Our assessments are based on this model. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.
LEVEL LEVEL
2 B
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
Ref: www. Languages Levels | French Institute Of Foreign Langugaes (fiflindia.com)
• C1 is generally required for undergraduate university entrance.
• B2 is generally required for entry to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and QQI Level 5 courses.
• B1 is the minimum level required for entry into QQI Level 4 courses
English Language Qualifications
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Employment Supports in Limerick and Clare
Employment Supports in Waterford
and Wexford
Waterford
Limerick
Waterford Intreo Centre
Limerick Intreo Centre
Address: Government Buildings, Cork Road, Waterford Website: www.gov.ie/intreo Email: waterford@welfare.ie waterfordppsnpsc@welfare.ie Phone number: 0818 405060
Address: Dominick Street, Limerick, V94 X327 Website: www.gov.ie/intreo Email: limerick@welfare.ie limerickppsnpsc@welfare.ie Phone number: 0818 405060
Wexford
Clare
For queries in County Clare, please contact the following staf at the Clare Local Development Company (CLDC):
Wexford Intreo Centre Address: Anne Street, Wexford Website: www.gov.ie/intreo Email: wexford@welfare.ie wexfordppsnpsc@welfare.ie Phone number: 0818 405060
North Clare: Aisling Halpin Email: ahalpin@cldc.ie
Waterford & Wexford:
For queries in Waterford and Wexford, please contact the following ofces in your area:
Ennis and East Clare: Fiona McArthur Email: fmcarthur@cldc.ie
Waterford Leader Partnership info@wlp.ie Waterford Ofce Telephone Number: 058 54646
West Clare: Seán MacNamara Email: smacnamara@cldc.ie
Wexford Local Development info@wld.ie
Wexford Telephone Number: 053 91 55800 Gorey Telephone Number: 053 91 55852 Enniscorthy Telephone Number: 053 91 55864 New Ross Telephone Number: 053 91 55885
Additional General Information:
The most current Government information is available on: www.gov.ie/ukraine
Additional General Information: www.gov.ie/ukraine - most current up to date Government information is available here
JobsIreland: This is a website which connects anyone who is looking for employment with employers who are advertising vacancies. Find out more on: JobsIreland.ie.
JobsIreland: JobsIreland is a website which connects anyone who is looking for employment with employers who are advertising vacancies. Find out more at JobsIreland.ie
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Support Agencies in Limerick and Clare Limerick Ennis Information Guide for Ukrainian Citizens | 14 Doras Luimní (Limerick) and Clare Immigrant Support Services (Clare) are organisations which ofer support and advice to migrants. Their contact details are: Doras Luimní Clare Immigrant Support Services (CISC) Email: info@doras.org Email: ciscennis@gmail.com Phone: 083 080 2378 Phone: 065 682 2026 / 085 267 1278 Website: www.doras.org Website: www.clareimmigrantsupportcentre.com Migrant Support Agencies in Waterford and Wexford Waterford Integration Services and Wexford Volunteer Centre are organisations which ofer support and advice to migrants. Wexford Volunteer Centre Email: info@volunteerwexford.ie Phone: 053 9006639 www.volunteerwexford.ie Waterford Integration Services Email: info@integrationandsupportunit.ie Phone: 051 844538 www.waterfordintegrationservices.ie
Migrant
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