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Qualification level

A number from entry level to 8 showing how difficult a qualification is; for example GCSE grades 9 to 4 are level 2, A levels are level 3 and a bachelor's degree with honours is level 6.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Qualifications
Official page
gov.uk

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RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) England Northern Ireland
The framework for Ofqual-regulated qualifications in England (and CCEA-regulated ones in Northern Ireland), with entry level 1 to 3 and levels 1 to 8, describing both the level and the size of a qualification.
SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) Scotland
Scotland's framework of 12 levels describing all qualifications and learning from Access 1 to doctorates, with SCQF credit points (one point = 10 notional learning hours).
CQFW (Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales) Wales
The framework that describes all qualifications and learning in Wales, from entry level to level 8.

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