Information on the IQS

On January 15, 2016, the Act of 22 December 2016 on the Integrated Qualifications System entered into force. Many people were waiting for the IQS to be introduced – employers, representatives of trade unions, industry organisations and, above all, Polish employees – both those who work in Poland as well as those who have left to work in other countries of the European Union.

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PQF Introduction

A person who is learning generally achieves some learning outcomes after a period of time, or in other words, acquires certain competences. If these learning outcomes are positively assessed by a body authorised for this purpose, and the sum of the outcomes consist of a defined set (of acquired competences) that fulfil established requirements, the authorised body (after having checked that the learner has fulfilled the requirements) can then issue a formal document (diploma, certificate) confirming the achievement of the described competences.

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Developing of the Qualifications System

The current stage of work on the NQS is being conducted at the Educational Research Institute within the project entitled “The development of terms of reference for the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework and the National Qualifications Register for lifelong learning”.   

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PQF Basics

The Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) distinguishes eight levels of qualifications. Each level within the framework is described by generic descriptors, which characterise the required learning outcomes for each level. The aim of the PQF’s descriptors is to capture the full spectrum of learning outcomes, from the lowest to the highest level.

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