To ensure fair, transparent and consistent recognition of foreign qualifications, ArmENIC uses a variety of recognition tools aligned with the European and international standards, some of which are described below:

1. Information Centers and Networks:

• ENIC-NARIC Networks are a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Council of Europe, and UNESCO. It comprises the European Network of Information Centres (ENIC) and the National Academic Recognition Information Centres (NARIC) in the European Union. The networks provide information and advice on the recognition of foreign qualifications for academic and professional purposes. Each member country has a national center that offers guidance on its education system and recognition procedures. They also provide information to credential evaluators, higher education institutions, and employers.

• Asia-Pacific Network of National Information Centres (APNNIC) is a regional network of National Information Centres (NICs) from countries that are parties to the Tokyo Convention.

• TAICEP is a global network of professionals involved in the recognition of international qualifications.

2. Qualifications Frameworks:

• European Qualifications Framework (EQF) is an 8-level, learning outcomes-based framework that acts as a translation tool to make national qualifications easier to understand and compare across European countries. By referencing national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) to the EQF, transparency and portability of qualifications are improved.

• Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA) is an overarching framework adopted by the countries participating in the Bologna Process. Its main purpose is to provide a common reference point for the higher education qualifications systems across these countries, making qualifications more transparent and comparable. This facilitates the mobility of students and graduates within Europe and promotes mutual trust in different national higher education systems.
• National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) have been developed to classify qualifications at different levels based on learning outcomes. These frameworks help to understand the level and nature of qualifications within a country and facilitate comparisons with qualifications from other countries, especially when linked to the EQF or other regional frameworks.
• Armenia’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF) serves as a reference system that classifies qualifications based on learning outcomes, levels and competencies. It helps compare Armenian qualifications with those of other countries, facilitating recognition and mobility. The NQF is aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Qualifications Framework of the EHEA (QF-EHEA).

3. Transparency Tools and Documents:

• Diploma Supplement (DS) accompanies higher education diplomas, providing a standardized description of the nature, level, context, content, and status of the studies completed by the holder. It makes qualifications more transparent and facilitates international recognition.
• European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard system used across Europe to ensure the transparency and comparability of study achievements. It helps recognize periods of study, courses and qualifications by using credits to reflect the workload and learning outcomes. ECTS supports academic mobility and makes it easier for students to transfer credits.
• Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) provides a common framework for quality assurance in higher education across the EHEA and helps ensure that institutions and programs meet agreed-upon standards of quality and accountability. ESG makes it easier to assess and recognize qualifications earned in different countries.
• European Recognition Manual for Higher Education Institutions(EAR) is a practical guide designed to help higher education institutions apply fair and consistent recognition procedures. It offers clear recommendations and examples based on international standards, including the Lisbon Recognition Convention.
• Certificate Supplement is similar to the Diploma Supplement, this document describes vocational education and training qualifications, making them easier to understand across different countries.
• Europass is a set of online tools and documents designed to help individuals communicate their skills, qualifications, and experience in a clear and consistent way across Europe. It includes the Europass CV, Language Passport, Certificate Supplement, and Diploma Supplement.

4. Databases and Online Resources

They provide reliable information regarding national systems, different types of educational institutions, programs and qualifications. Through trusted resources, the legitimacy of qualifications can be verified.