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Important

If your documents require translation, we will confirm this and provide further details during the application process. We are unable to recommend - and do not require - translations from specific companies. We accept translations from professional translators and offer a Translation Waiver Service for eligible applications.

Important

Our colleagues will be unavailable on Friday 18 July 2025 from 12:30pm (UK time), due to staff training. Applications in progress, or submitted during this time, will be processed as soon as possible from Monday 21 July 2025. Access to our online services is unaffected.

UK ENIC Band Framework

Band 5

Qualification typeUK frameworksComparable UK qualifications
AcademicRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6

CQFW Level 3
AS level

Scottish Higher
VocationalRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6

CQFW Level 3
BTEC Nationals

Extended Certificate

Foundation Diploma

Scottish Higher

SQA National Certificate at SCQF Level 6

SQA National Progression Award at SCQF Level 6
OccupationalRQF Level 3

SCQF Level 6

CQFW Level 3
RQF/CQFW Level 3 Awards or Certificates

SQA Professional Development Award at SCQF Level 6

SQA Awards at SCQF Level 6