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Services for Individuals Seeking Employment

Comparability of Qualifications

The UK NRP provides a service for individuals seeking information on comparability between international and UK academic qualifications. This service is intended to assist those with overseas qualifications to progress towards further studies and employment in the UK.

As an independent enquirer, you should forward the following in order for us to proceed:

  • A photocopy of your certificate(s) together with transcript(s)
  • A covering letter from yourself stating the purpose of your enquiry
  • A copy of a certified translation in English if necessary

Please Note: If you need help with a translation please click here.

Providing we have received the necessary information, we can process your enquiry and provide you with a letter of comparability. To ensure that you have sent the correct information, please check the Certificate Guidelines below.

Certificate Guidelines

  • UK NRP is only able to assess overseas awards which constitute national standards in the country of origin.
  • We are only able to evaluate courses of at least 200 hours duration. Any certificates for courses of less than 200 hours will not be mentioned in the evaluation.
  • Only those certificates strictly relating to education or apprenticeships can be evaluated. References and logbooks should be presented directly to prospective employers.
  • If you wish to work in a specific trade or occupation in the UK send only certificates that are relevant to that trade i.e. Technical certificates, apprenticeship certificates, trade or registration cards.
  • We are not able to assess Certificates of Attendance. Only certificates of awards should be presented.

Should you require a written individual assessment of your own academic qualifications, which results in a letter of comparability, there is a standard charge of £40.00 (plus VAT for people living in the UK and EU - making the total charge £47.00). We can accept payment by cheque, postal order or credit card. All payments must be made payable to ECCTIS Ltd. Could you also include your name and address on the back of the cheque (Please note that we need the details of the individual seeking comparability - not the person paying the cheque if this is different).

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Please note:

  • Documents are not normally returned. However, if you wish your documents to be returned, please include a stamped addressed envelope
  • Documents are not kept for a period of more than 6 months

For more information on our services, the UK NRP can be contacted in a number of ways:

By post:

UK NRP, UK NARIC
ECCTIS Ltd
Oriel House
Oriel Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1XP

By Telephone:
+44 (0) 870 9904088

By Fax:
+44 (0) 1242 258611

You may speed up your application by applying on-line. Please click to apply on line.

Fast-track service

In emergencies you can use the UK NRP Fast Track service. This is a premium service for individuals or companies who require us to provide a statement in a maximum of 48 hours. The cost of the service is £200 plus VAT for a 24 hour turnaround and £150 plus VAT for a 48 hour service.

Please note the 24/48 hour period will only start when all documentation is received and does not include delivery time.

This is a telephone only service, please call +44 (0) 870 990 4088 for advice and to apply.

 
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