Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications

All SACIA professional designations are underpinned by a formal academic qualification issued by a registered training provider and listed on the National Qualifications Framework.

Since qualification standards vary in different parts of the world, individuals who have earned foreign qualifications will need to have them evaluated by SAQA. This will allow us to ensure:

• Issuing bodies are accredited/recognised in the national systems they operate in
• Qualifications are legitimately issued by those issuing bodies and part of the national qualifications of that country
• Qualifications documents are in order and awards claimed by individuals are genuine

Only qualification holders (QHs) may apply for the evaluation of their foreign qualifications. This is to ensure that QHs are the prima facie owners of their applications and the outcomes thereof, including the protection of their private details. For this reason, SACIA cannot evaluate foreign qualifications or submit documents to SAQA on your behalf.

Applications for evaluation may be submitted through the SAQA website at https://dfqeas.saqa.co.za/dfqeas/user/home

The SAQA Certificate of Evaluation (SCoE) indicates the recognition decision taken by SAQA in respect of a foreign qualification and the comparability of that qualification with a South African qualification registered on the NQF.

• SAQA holds the copyright to the SCoE and it remains the property of SAQA.
• SAQA reserves the right to revoke the SCoE if any evidence comes to light that compromises its integrity and validity. Revocation takes place in accordance with the SAQA Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services Revocation Policy.