Qualifications

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Directgov - qualifications explained

Register of Regulated Qualifications - Ofqual

KeySkills4U - help with skills for young people

hotcourses - click on schools for subject information and homework help

Examinations Timetable - exam dates and exam times for AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC

AQA - exam board

Edexcel- exam board

OCR- exam board

CCEA - exam board

National Open College Network NOCN - accreditation of adult learning

QCDA - Qualifications & Curriculum Development Agency information on national qualifications and standards

ncfe - national awarding body

SQA - Scottish Qualification Authority

UKNARIC - overseas qualifications in the UK and vocational and other qualifications abroad

Equivalency testing - for careers in teaching for those who do not have the relevant GCSEs

International Baccalaureate

Comparing Qualifications Across Countries - comparison of qualifications

UK Border Agency - use the points based system calculator on this Home Office site - instructions

Qualifications & Credit Framework - animated version

QAA - rough guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland

14-19 Diplomas

The Diplomas

Construction and Built Environment

Creative and Media

Engineering

IT

Manufacturing