3-2) Recognition of qualifications

3-2) Recognition of qualifications

ENIC-NARIC (European Network of Information Centers - National Academic Recognition Information

Centers)

Since 2004, ENIC-NARIC France, which is attached to the International Center for Pedagogic Studies (CIEP),

has been responsible for providing information on diploma recognition. The organization prepares

certificates of recognition of study levels for foreign diplomas, obtains information regarding

procedures for recognition for French diplomas in other countries as well as information regarding

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foreign education systems, and provides information concerning procedures to be followed to exercise a

regulated profession. In addition, ENIC-NARIC France is associated with the Ministry of Higher Education

and Research (MESR), of National Education (MEN), Conference of University Presidents (CPU),

Commission for Engineer Titles (CTI), Conference of Grandes Écoles (CGE) and other institutional

partners. Moreover, ENIC-NARIC maintains regular contacts with AERES in order to exchange of good

practices. International collaboration is also a key area for ENIC-NARIC. International activities include a

project with Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education (Nuffic) on the

recognition of qualifications gained as a result of professional experience and work with UNESCO on the

creation of the MERIC network (Mediterranean Recognition Information Centers).