QQI - Quality and Qualifications Ireland

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Information on the agency's work

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

QQI is the sole agency in Ireland with responsibility for the external quality assurance of further and higher education and training.  QQI is the awarding body and validates programmes for certain providers in these sectors. 

QQI is responsible for the promotion, maintenance, development and review of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

QQI also informs the public about the quality of education and training programmes and qualifications and advises on national policy regarding quality assurance and enhancement in education and training.

The activities marked below (*) include documentation related to further (vocational) education and training and higher education.

Activities within the scope of ESG

Higher education systems where QQI carried out external QA activities

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