{"id":96001,"date":"2025-05-19T12:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaelearningplatformdev2-hpbdbyf3h3badfh3.westeurope-01.azurewebsites.net\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=96001"},"modified":"2025-05-26T07:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:35:16","password":"","slug":"equation-of-foreign-academic-documents-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/changamka.nrc.no\/?docs=equation-of-foreign-academic-documents-in-uganda","title":{"rendered":"Equation of foreign academic documents in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is it?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The process of equating foreign academic documents involves carefully assessing and comparing qualifications obtained outside Uganda with those recognized within the Ugandan education system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equating foreign qualifications is essential to ensure that refugee children and youth are placed at the appropriate level in school. It also helps individuals pursue further education or employment opportunities based on their existing qualifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Empowering lives through education \u2013 quick Guide: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This guide provides guidance on the process to translate and equate foreign academic documents for refugees in Uganda. It covers primary, secondary, tertiary and university education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link to guide: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrc.no\/resources\/briefing-notes\/empowering-lives-through-education\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.nrc.no\/resources\/briefing-notes\/empowering-lives-through-education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guide to Recognition of Business, Technical, and Vocational Training (BTVET) Certificates in Uganda: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the two steps required to obtain the recognition of BTVET Certificates in Uganda and how NRC can provide support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Link to the Guide &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrc.no\/resources\/guidelines\/guide-to-recognition-of-business-technical-and-vocational-training-btvet-certificates-in-uganda\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guide to Recognition of Business, Technical, and Vocational Training (BTVET) Certificates in Uganda | NRC<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can NRC help you?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports allows us to provide the following services:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Document Translation: we work with the Makerere University School of Languages to translate your academic and professional documents into English, ensuring accuracy and authenticity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Document Equivalency: we work with UNEB and NCHE to equate your educational credentials and determine their equivalence in the Ugandan education system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Guidance and Counselling: we can provide personalized guidance on educational pathways, career options, employment requirements and business registration and answer any queries you may have on these issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"html richtext\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more support, call tollfree number <strong>0800323232<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NRC Uganda has doubled its effort to ensure that refugee children have access to education in Uganda. 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