Naric assessment query

It's not worth it getting my bachelors degree assessed by NARIC is it? I only graduated in a local college and you probably don't even know the name. I'm a licensed teacher with no work experience so I'll probably be working my ass off in the UK in order to just get a job..

You'd be silly not to get it assessed as it can only help your job search having a UK recognised qualification. It doesn't cost much and only takes a couple of weeks.

Be positive as my wife would say

I might give it a try although I don't think it's comparable at all since my school is not even recognise in the Phililpines.. But I'll see what it says. Thank you.

Don't be bothered @Brom27 if your school is not recognised in the Philippines. We all start at the bottom . You are smart and I believe you can do it..

Take a look at this inspiring story :
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-im...nurses-pinoy-rn-license-canada-t103668.0.html

Hey Brom, hope your Christmas was good! If it's a diploma or certificate my humble opinion is it wouldn't hurt to get it compared, as if you can prove your qualification is accepted in the UK as equivalent to a HND or to an ND (National Diploma) or whatever level, that gives certainty for prospective employers as to your educational level - and also you when you're discussing it in interviews too - to me that would show thoroughness and preparation, which may well count for more in an interview than the actual qualification

Yes I really should start from the bottom and I don't mind. Thank you for your kind words

Thank you for that @JoshuaTree I'll just give it a try and see what it's like. If it's not comparable then it's not a problem I'll just have a fresh start when I get to the UK.

Remember you can always enrol at a college in the UK once you have the FLR if you so wish, a very good way of meeting new people too.

@Timmers, would you know if the fee be lower? I mean will they charge me the same rate as a british citizen? I have inquired about this and a university in glasgow has quoted me £12k but i think it was because i am foreigner?
I was thinking of studying while im unemployed (easier than juggling work and studies together).

For a full university degree I would say £12k sounds reasonable (my son paid £3k pa), note that the average student debt in Scotland is £10k compared with England which is £24k

I was thinking more along the lines of attending a local college (not university) that is within easy commute from where you live, many courses of various levels are available either part or full time. The link below shows my local college just to give you an idea of what I am referring to;

http://www.burycollege.ac.uk/courses/introduction.aspx

I'm only planning an internship or get a vocational course if any lol. I'm planning on internships so I hope I could get one..

You're the same age as the UK youngsters leaving school, the local college may be the way to go, you can find many vocational courses there that may well be of interest to you, every town has a college with many different courses at many levels and different course durations.

If I was a young lad like you I would definitely be looking at further education, this is the route most UK youngsters take at 20 years old.

The thing is I'm itching to work and I don't think we can afford going for further education.. I just want to help with my partner bring money to the table. He's been supporting me for 2 years and I don't want him to spend again for my further studies. I know I won't get work easily so I should volunteer for jobs first to gain experience instead of going to school.. But that's a good advice thanks . I wish I could take that route too.

Well, "needs must" as we say in the UK, I understand where you're coming from wanting to help put food on the table, that's fair enough.

Hi @Maley, good to know i have a schoolmate here! i'm a graduate of BSA at Ateneo de Davao too and i'm about to process my UK Naric statement of comparability for my working permit and visa. Do you think i'll get the same result as yours as we have the same degree and same university? Is it enough for a proof of english competency together with the certificate of english as medium of instruction? I've already secured a job so i need it for visa purposes only in lieu of IELTS.

I would think its the same result. Another member asked for comparability as well (from different course and uni) and naric also gave the same assessment.

If its required for your working visa, i would suggest you get one no harm ingetting one

Just reading all this about HND's - seems you are still able to top up your HND or convert it to something better if that's what you want to do:

http://careerresources.org.uk/convert-hnd-bschons-degree-one-year/

Just

Thanks @Maley as an update I just got my results today after paying for a 24hr fast track service, and it's only equivalent to a diploma of higher education. Guess i would need to take the other option which is the english test.

Can i ask why you need it for work visa?

Everyone says that HND is good already but of course it depends to your situation.

In order to prove english competency they require at least a UK degree equivalent (assessed by UK NARIC) that was taught in english. Otherwise, I need to have a B1 level in an english exam.