Comparing qualification levels
The table shows a comparison between qualification levels on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW) in England and Wales, and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
| Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Regulated Qualifications Framework England (RQF) | Credit and Qualifications Framework Wales (CQFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 10/9 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 5/4 |
| 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | E3 | E3 |
| 2 | E2 | E2 | |
| 1 | E1 | E1 |
Further information on levels and what they mean is also available on our SCQF web pages.
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