| Spain | |
| Education System Information | |
 | ENIC - NARIC Spain Profile: |
| http://www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=Spain | |
 | Eurydice Resources - Spain: |
| http://oraprod.eurydice.org/portal/page?_pageid=197,161545&_dad=portal &_schema=PORTAL&countryCode=ES®ionCode=null | |
| System of Education: |
| http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/europe-and-north -america/spain/profile-of-education.html | |
| WENR - Education in Spain: |
| http://www.wes.org/ewenr/02July/Practical.htm | |
| A practical overview of the education system in Spain | |
| WENR - Spain Markets Language Programs to Foreigners: |
| http://www.wes.org/ewenr/02July/Feature.htm | |
| Government Links | |
| Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (Spanish): |
| http://www.mec.es/ | |
| Wealth of information about the education system and institutions in Spain | |
| National Center for Educational Information and Communication (Spanish): |
| http://www.cnice.mecd.es/ | |
| Educational Institutions | |
| University Listings: |
| http://www.crue.org/univers.htm | |
| Accreditation Bodies | |
| Quality Assessment Center, Catalonia: |
| http://www.aqucatalunya.org/scripts/web/index.asp?cid=cat&res=110 | |
| Agency that conducts assessment, accreditation and certification of quality for universities and higher education centers in Catalonia | |
| Professional Bodies | |
| Centro de Estudios Municipales y de Cooperacion Internacional (Spanish): |
| http://www.cemci.org/ | |
| Confederation of Rectors from the Universities of Spain (Spanish): |
| http://www.crue.org | |
| Aims to promote cooperation and information sharing between universities in Spain | |
| Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities: |
| http://www.crue.org | |
| Consejo de Universidades (Spanish): |
| http://www.mec.es/consejou | |
| News, statistics, documentation and accreditation, and European integration | |
| Educational Documentation and Resource Center: |
| http://www.mec.es/cide/ | |
| Responsible for curricular development, research and library archives | |
| Institute of Evaluation: |
| http://www.ince.mec.es/ | |
| Evaluates the education system in terms of social and educational needs; defines state indicators and publishes the results | |
| RedIRIS - Spanish National Research Network: |
| http://www.rediris.es/index.en.html | |
| Network to increase sharing of resources between university research centers in such areas as computer/technology and academic research | |
| Bologna Process | |
| Bologna Process National Report 2005: |
| http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/EN/national_impl/00_Nat-rep-05/Nation al_Reports-Spain_050114.pdf | |
| Report presented at the Bergen Ministerial Meeting on the implementation of the Bologna Process in the country | |
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Switzerland Education
| Switzerland | |
| Education System Information | |
| ENIC - NARIC Switzerland Profile: |
 | http://www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=Switzerland |
| System of Education: |
| http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/europe-and-north -america/switzerland/profile-of-education.html | |
| Government Links | |
| State Secretariat for Education and Research: |
| http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/index-e.php | |
| Responsible for researching and implementing policy in the areas of science, research, university and space policy in Switzerland | |
| Educational Institutions | |
| University Listings: |
| http://www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/bildung/study-ch-e.html#2 | |
| Non-university level institutions of higher education may also be included | |
| Accreditation Bodies | |
| Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance: |
| http://www.oaq.ch/pub/en/01_00_00_home.php | |
| Accredits both public and private institutions and programs in Switzerland | |
| Professional Bodies | |
| Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology: |
| http://www.bbt.admin.ch/index.html?lang=de | |
| Center for vocational education and training & Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) | |
| Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities: |
| http://www.crus.ch | |
| Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education: |
| http://www.edk.ch/Start/mainStart_e.html | |
| Promotes cooperation between the cantons, a common policy for education and culture and the on-going exchange of information and experience | |
| Swiss Coordination Center for Research in Education: |
| http://www.csre-skbf.ch/ | |
| Carries out various research projects on the Swiss education system; publications available in French and German | |
| Swiss University Council: |
| http://www.cus.ch/wEnglisch/index.php?navid=1 | |
| Awards grants, recognizes academic bodies and courses, issues directives on evaluations of teaching and research, and issues recommendations on inter-university cooperation | |
| The Swiss Education & Research Network: |
| http://www.switch.ch/about/ | |
| Primarily aims to promote the innovative use of science and technology in teaching and research | |
| Bologna Process | |
| Bologna Process National Report 2005: |
| http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/EN/national_impl/00_Nat-rep-05/Nation al_Reports-Switzerland_050118.pdf | |
| Report presented at the Bergen Ministerial Meeting on the implementation of the Bologna Process in the country | |
Sweden Education
Sweden | |
| Education System Information | |
| ENIC - NARIC Sweden Profile: |
| http://www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=Sweden | |
| Eurydice Resources - Sweden: |
| http://oraprod.eurydice.org/portal/page?_pageid=197,161545&_dad=portal &_schema=PORTAL&countryCode=SE®ionCode=null | |
| System of Education: |
| http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/europe-and-north -america/sweden/profile-of-education.html | |
| Government Links | |
| Ministry of Education, Research and Culture: |
| http://utbildning.regeringen.se/ | |
| National Agency for Higher Education: |
| http://www.hsv.se | |
| Support and follow-up of quality assurance systems in higher education institutions; national evaluations; accreditation of degree-level courses at university colleges and of private initiatives of higher education courses; evaluates foreign qualification | |
| Educational Institutions | |
| University Listings: |
| http://english.hsv.se/higher/institutions/addresses/ | |
| Non-university level institutions of higher education may also be included | |
| Professional Bodies | |
| Association of Swedish Higher Education: |
| http://www.suhf.se/Main.aspx?ObjectID=23 | |
| Current membership includes 42 universities and university colleges in Sweden. The Association aims at safeguarding the external interests of the institutions and at strengthening their internal co-operation | |
| Institute of International Education: |
| http://www.interped.su.se/ | |
| Specializes in international and comparative education | |
| Swedish Association for Distance Education (Swedish): |
| http://www.sverd.org/eng.htm | |
| Formed in 1984, the association is Sweden’s distance learning representative in international networks | |
| The Swedish Research Council: |
| http://www.vr.se/english/ | |
| Provides support for basic research in all academic disciplines | |
| Bologna Process | |
| Bologna Process National Report 2005: |
| http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/EN/national_impl/00_Nat-rep-05/Nation al_Reports-Sweden_050114.pdf | |
| Report presented at the Bergen Ministerial Meeting on the implementation of the Bologna Process in the country | |
| WENR - Bologna Country Update: |
| http://www.wes.org/ewenr/03Sept/Sweden.htm | |
| Updates in terms of the structural, legislative and institutional changes that have been implemented in Slovenia's efforts to comply with the reforms called for in the Bologna Declaration | |
| Information for International Students | |
| Fulbright Commission: |
| http://www.usemb.se/Fulbright/ | |
| Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Sweden | |
| Study in Sweden: |
| http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/SISFrontPage____4908.aspx | |
| Information for anyone interested in studying in Sweden. The Website includes institution listings, course listings, information on living in Sweden among other resources | |
| Swedish Institute: |
United Kingdom Education
| United Kingdom | |
| Education System Information | |
| ENIC - NARIC United Kingdom Profile: |
 | http://www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=United+Kingdom |
| Eurydice Resources - England, Wales and Northern Ireland: |
| http://oraprod.eurydice.org/portal/page?_pageid=197,161545&_dad=portal &_schema=PORTAL&countryCode=UK®ionCode=UN | |
| Eurydice Resources - Scotland: |
| http://oraprod.eurydice.org/portal/page?_pageid=197,161545&_dad=portal &_schema=PORTAL&countryCode=UK®ionCode=SC | |
| System of Education: |
| http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/europe-and-north -america/united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-irel and/profile-of-education.html?type=%25252 | |
| Government Links | |
| Department for Education and Skills: |
| http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.htm | |
| Implementing reform strategies for the UK education system | |
| Department for Employment and Learning: |
| http://www.delni.gov.uk/ | |
| Responsible for third level education, training and a range of employment measures, all aimed at giving people the skills, knowledge and opportunities to work | |
| Northern Ireland Department of Education: |
| http://www.deni.gov.uk/ | |
| Office for Standards in Education: |
| http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/ | |
| Accountable to parliament, this is a non-ministerial agency that is the official inspectorate for all learners in England - from primary to college level | |
| Welsh Assembly Government - Education and Skills Department: |
| http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/?lang=en | |
| Responsible for curriculum, research and qualifications assessment | |
| Educational Institutions | |
| Find Courses: |
| http://www.findcourses.co.uk | |
| A directory of professional and vocational programs in the United Kingdom. This is a private directory, so all listings should be cross-referenced with official government sources to check for licensing and accreditation status. | |
| UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service for the UK: |
| http://www.ucas.com | |
| Under ‘schools & colleges’ then ‘qualifications’ contains detailed information about changes to the UK education system, and both national and international qualifications | |
| UK Universities, Click-able Map: |
| http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ukinfo/ | |
| Courtesy of the University of Wolverhampton – great tool | |
| Universities of Scotland: |
| http://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/ | |
| Universities Scotland is the autonomous voice of the higher education sector in Scotland. Website includes sections on facts and figures, news, publications, etc. | |
| University Listings: |
| http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/universities___colleges/hei_listing.cfm | |
| Includes an interactive map as well as a searchable database for universities and colleges in the UK | |
| Accreditation Bodies | |
| Open University Validation Services: |
| http://www.open.ac.uk/validate/ | |
| Offers institutional accreditation and validation for higher education providers worldwide | |
| Qualifications and Curriculum Authority: |
| http://www.qca.org.uk/index.html | |
| Maintains and develops national curriculum and assessments/examinations, and accredits colleges | |
| Scottish Qualifications Authority: |
| http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/sqa_nu_display_home.jsp;jsessionid=3D2AF2072 E3433EC7053F1E7C4B7F834?p_applic=CCC&p_service=Content.sho w&pContentID=457& | |
| National body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees | |
| Professional Bodies | |
| Centre for Higher Education Research and Information (Open University): |
| http://www.open.ac.uk/cheri/ | |
| Informs on higher education policy by providing research, intelligence and analysis to policy makers at institutional, national and international levels. It also contributes to the international field of higher education policy research. | |
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