The present document reports on the study of the interface between national qualifications framework (NQF) and quality assurance (QA). It describes NQFs and their numerous facets. It also discusses the different approaches to set up and follow the development of an NQF. It also presents the usage of NQFs for the readability and recognition of qualifications within the educational sector or when integrating the labour market, both within a single system or across different systems.

As mentioned earlier, the interaction between NQF and QA is covered. A description of the first draft of the Lebanese QF proposed in 2013 is included. The document concludes showing the different choices to be taken regarding the Lebanese QF and the way forward.