I have an Irish award which I wish to get recognised abroad

Each country has the responsibility to assess international awards within its own jurisdiction. The relevant authority in the country where you are interested in obtaining recognition will be able to give you advice on the procedures for recognition of your award.

Whom you should contact depends on whether you hold a higher education and training qualification or a further education and training qualification.

If you hold a higher education and training award, you should contact the ENIC/NARIC office in the country where you wish to have the award recognised. The following link will take you to the ENIC-NARIC website. The names and contact details of our colleagues in many countries are available on this site.

NRP offices exist throughout Europe. If you hold a further education and training award, you should contact the NRP office in the appropriate country. The links to the National Reference Points for vocational qualifications in other countries are published on the Europass portal website, please click here if you would like to view the contact details of NRP offices.

Please contact us if you are experiencing any particular difficulties info@qualificationsrecognition.ie

European Community Certificate of Experience

Freedom of movement for people to live and work in other Member States is one of the main aims of the European Single Market. A number of EU Directives have been drawn up to promote such worker mobility. EU Directive 99/42/EC requires Member States to recognise certified experience, training and qualifications gained elsewhere in the European Union/European Economic Area. In order to do this, Member States issues a "Certificate of Experience" to a worker, which is evidence of that worker's experience and qualifications. If you wish to work in a European Union or a European Economic Area country, particularly in a self-employed capacity, you may be required to present a "Certificate of Experience" in the host member state. A wide range of jobs are covered under the terms of EU Directive 99/42/EC. In the Republic of Ireland, Certificates of Experience are processed and issued by Foras Áiseanna Saothair (FÁS) Legal Services Department. For further information regarding the Certificate and relevant contact details, please click on the following link:

http://www.fas.ie/freedom of information/guidelines.html