Nicola22

Hi there was wondering if anyone can help me, I am trying to get my qualifications from England converted to the equivalent here in Canada and was wondering if anyone knew of a reliable site to use. I have City and Guilds and Btec qualifications. I have been on World Education Service and they are quite expensive but I am trying to get into the education system here as I am a qualified Education assistant. Any helpful hints most appreciated many thanks Nicola22.

not2old

Based on my personal knowledge, the following is approximate levels & general guideline by level

-NVQ2 (GCSE) = Grade 12 High school (H/S) diploma (general level) that would get you into a 1st year community college program

-NVQ2/3 = depending on the vocational qualification. That you have a trade or vocational qualification & are trained/certified in that skill & practising it, such as a Hairdresser, a qualified/trained admin assistant, a skilled and qualified day-care child worker, horticulturalist, a mechanic, electrician, plumber or someone that fixes things etc

-NVQ3 = Grade 12/13 advanced level H/S diploma (for university entrance), or a two year Canadian college diploma (1500+hrs of classroom time)

-NVQ 4 = Three year (Full-Time) Canadian college diploma (2400 hrs approx of classroom time) or completion of 2-years of a University degree

-NVQ 5 = Honours degree - that may include Masters level, depending on the degree type

also read the following

Teach in Ontario

Teaching Assistants & Special Education Assistants | Support Staff Positions in BC Schools

GBC - Continuing Education - Frequently Asked Questions about the Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Certificate

Educational Support Diploma | Continuing Education and Online Learning | Mohawk College

colchar

How does an NVQ 5 equal an Honours or Master's degree?

not2old

As I said 'from my knowledge' which could be way off & would glady have others provide their input & assessment to correct what I posted above. Always willing to learn

https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qu...on-levels-mean

What I posted can depend on who is stating what (NQF/QCF/NVQ) the facts and/or the difference that is quoted between say a 'level' & and 'NVQ' by an academic institution, the work place or a professional association, which IMO can be as wide as two or three steps. National qualifications framework or NVQ....Academic or Vocational..... which are you, where do you fit?

How Do NVQs Stack Up Against Degrees? - Graduates.co.uk - Graduate Jobs, Schemes and Internships

https://nationalcareersservice.direc...ionsTable.aspx

Comparing qualification levels - Ofqual

http://www.ecctis.co.uk/europass/documents/ds_chart.pdf

Check your current qualification level - Part-time and short courses - University of Kent

Nicola22

Has anyone used the world Education Service to have their qualifications evaluated here in Canada?

not2old

suggest that you PM contact AmyDavid in the following thread

http://britishexpats.com/forum/immig...ancies-839714/