Resources

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This page brings together a growing collection of case studies, enhanced summaries, and executive summaries from Ecctis projects.
These resources highlight how we work with organisations around the world to support qualification recognition, skills alignment, and education strategy.

You’ll find:

– Practical examples of benchmarking in action
– Independent evaluations of qualifications and frameworks
– Insight into global education systems and reform initiatives

Whether you’re exploring recognition routes, reviewing qualification design or developing international partnerships, these resources are here to inform and inspire.

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Benchmarking the SQA Advanced Certificate and Advanced Diploma in the Indian Education System

This case study explores the findings of Ecctis’ independent benchmarking of SQA’s Advanced Certificates and Advanced Diplomas in the context of the Indian education system.

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Powering Global E-Commerce Talent

This case study shows how Ecctis worked with Shandong Vocational University of Foreign Affairs to provide an independent, evidence-based evaluation and benchmarking of its Bachelor’s Degree in E-Commerce, confirming its comparability to RQF/EQF Level 6 and supporting the University’s international recognition, quality assurance, and global engagement strategy.

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Benchmarking the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)

This case study shows how Ecctis worked with NCUK University Pathways to provide an independent, evidence-based evaluation of their International Foundation Year programme, supporting its recognition across multiple global education systems.

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Benchmarking the INTO International Foundation Programme (IFP)

This case study outlines how Ecctis’ independent, evidence-based evaluation of the INTO International Foundation Programme (IFP) found it meets the academic standards of leading international education systems.

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Oxford Test of English Advanced: Independent CEFR referencing

The Oxford Test of English Advanced against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), confirming its validity at B2–C1 levels across all four skills. It provides insights into test design, scoring methodology, and international alignment for academic and professional use.

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IB Diploma Programme Country Alignment Studies

This case study explores how the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) aligns with national upper secondary education systems across multiple countries.

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IEB Qualification
Transition and Benchmarking Studies

This case study outlines the IEB’s transition from national to international qualifications, supported by Ecctis through benchmarking and quality assurance from 2009 to 2023.

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