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Who we are

Quality and Qualifications Ireland is the state agency responsible for the external quality assurance of further and higher education and training in Ireland.

We validate programmes, make awards and are responsible for the promotion, maintenance, development and review of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

We also inform the public about the quality of education and training programmes and qualifications, and advise the Government on national policy regarding quality assurance and enhancement in education and training.

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CEFRL Conversations: a series of podcasts for language educators in which key aspects of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) are discussed with language specialists and experts.

In this conversation, EAQUALS Director of Accreditation Ludka Kotarska talks about the CEFRL from the perspective of quality assurance.

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In this conversation, EAQUALS Director of Accreditation Ludka Kotarska talks about the CEFRL from the perspective of quality assurance.