FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS BOOKLET

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) stands out in its approach to the evaluation of foreign qualifications, distinguishing itself from others that offer verification of foreign qualification services in South Africa.

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Please note that all verification letter requests and/or enquiries for South African Qualifications must only be sent to verificationsletter@saqa.org.za, similarly, all Foreign Qualification Evaluation enquiries should be sent to dfqeas@saqa.org.za. Requests sent to other email addresses will not be responded to as all applications are escalated through the official email addresses.

Please note the following turnaround times regarding the outcome of your applications:

For National Qualifications – 25 working days
For Foreign Qualifications – 90 working days

Please also note that while SAQA strives to complete the application in the shortest period,
third party responses regarding the authenticity of the award and accreditation status of the awarding institution
may delay finalising the application and exceed the turnaround time.

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Registration of Qualifications & Part Qualifications

A part-qualification means an assessed unit of learning that is registered as part of a qualification. For example a part-qualification can be a module, unit standard, etc.

Verification of SA Qualifications

This service is to verify South African Qualification Achievements

Recognition of Professional Bodies

SAQA is responsible for the recognition of professional bodies and registration of professional designations for the purposes of the NQF Act, no 67 of 2008.

Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications

The purpose of the evaluation function is the recognition of foreign qualifications in terms of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

NQF MIS Incorporating the NLRD

The National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) is the management information system of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Confirmation of Private Higher Education Institution Qualification

Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions (Guide APX-03) states that all Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) must submit an audited list of […]