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Seychelles Qualifications Authority

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The SQA was established at the start of 2006 through the enactment of an Act. The regulations legally define the scope of action for the SQA.

The Legal Basis of the Work of the SQA

As per the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act (2005) which established the SQA, the main functions of the Authority are as follows:

(a) to formulate and implement a National Qualifications Framework;

(b) to keep and maintain a register of recognized qualifications;

(c) to promote the quality and standards of education and training through a system of accreditation, validation and quality assurance;

(d) to review the policies and criteria on which the framework of qualifications is based;

(e) to establish criteria for, and monitor the process of recognition of competencies obtained outside formal education and training;

(f) to evaluate and establish equivalence of foreign qualifications;

(g) to facilitate learners’ access to and progression within the national education and training system;

(h) to maintain a database on all providers of education and training;

(i) to promote international recognition of local qualifications;

(j) to ensure the protection of the interests of learners; and

(k) to advise the Minister on matters relating to the functions of the Authority at the Minister’s request or otherwise. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) aims to achieve the following:

• To ensure comprehensiveness in the recognition of learning and qualifications attained in the country, while ensuring parity for occupational qualifications.

• To promote and regulate the development of qualifications based on unit standards which are linked to the workplace and society requirements.

• To promote a more coherent and integrated approach to education and training: increased articulation of qualifications and mobility of learners within the system considering the need for both national and international portability is central to the achievement of this goal – which also requires that recognition and credit are given for knowledge and skills previously acquired. The legal basis of the NQF is the Regulations of the National Qualifications Framework which was signed into law by the Minister responsible for Education in December 2008, becoming operative in January 2009. It has been on the basis of the regulations that the SQA has been able, since 2009, to implement important elements of the NQF such as unit standards setting, recognition and evaluation of qualifications, recognition of prior learning (RPL), programme validation, institutional accreditation, school inspection, as well as promote international recognition of local qualifications. The SQA’s Vision

A credible, valued and efficient organization which, as custodian of a high quality national qualifications framework puts the needs of learners at the centre of an open, responsive and integrated qualifications system which recognizes their competencies and enables them to develop to their fullest potential. The SQA’s Mission

To develop and enhance a national qualifications framework that elevates and recognizes competencies whilst promoting quality education and training.

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Seychelles Network of Quality Assurance Professionals Validates Founding Framework

Quality Assurance Professionals (QAPs) across Seychelles' tertiary education sector have validated the Framework and Terms of Reference for the Seychelles Network of Quality Assurance Professionals (SENQAP) Forum, the country's first network for QA practitioners.

The Forum was initiated in 2025 by Christine Marimba and Noella Baker-Albert of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority, to give QA professionals a shared space to learn from and support one another.

The SENQAP Forum is set to launch in October 2026.

11/08/2026

Seychelles’ Referencing Report Presented at 7th ACQF Continental Forum

The Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) is pleased to announce that its report on the referencing of the Seychelles National Qualifications Framework to the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) was presented to the ACQF Network at the 7th ACQF Continental Forum, held in Nairobi, 28–30 July 2026. Following presentation and peer review, the report will now move to Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers for national approval before formal publication and ACQF Network endorsement.
The referencing process, a rigorous technical exercise in which national frameworks are mapped against the ACQF's ten-level continental standard, demonstrates Seychelles' commitment to aligning its national qualifications framework with the ACQF and establishing a transparent, auditable connection between Seychellois qualifications and the broader African qualifications landscape.

Seychelles’ National Referencing Team (NRT), comprising staff of the SQA and key stakeholders, completed the assessment and presentation under the leadership of Fiona Ernesta (Chief Executive Officer, SQA) and Noella Baker-Albert (Principal Standards Officer, Standards Setting Unit, SQA). The referencing process required coordination across multiple public bodies to ensure data accuracy, institutional coherence, and compliance with ACQF technical standards.

At the forum, the referencing report was presented by three NRT members, namely Ms. Ernesta, Mrs. Baker-Albert and Christine Marimba (Principal Quality Assurance Officer – Registration, SQA), where peer reviewers from Cabo Verde and South Africa offered constructive feedback. These exchanges identified areas for strengthening the report before final submission to Seychelles' Cabinet of Ministers. Once approved nationally, the referencing report will be published on the ACQF website.

About the ACQF
The African Continental Qualifications Framework is a ten-level reference structure established by the African Union and African Union member states to enhance transparency, comparability, and recognition of qualifications across Africa. The ACQF is supported by the Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP), a continental digital database that publishes standardized qualifications data.

For more information, visit https://acqf.africa/ or contact the SQA.

11/08/2026

Seychelles’ Qualifications Now Accessible on the Continental Qualifications and Credentials Platform

The Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) announces that Seychelles is among the first African countries to begin publishing qualifications data on the Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP), a continental digital public interface launched at the 7th African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Forum, held in Nairobi, Kenya, 28-30 July 2026.

The QCP makes qualifications data from across Africa accessible to learners, employers, educational institutions and policymakers. As of the forum, 24 African countries have engaged with the platform; Seychelles was commended as one of the pioneers leading initial publishing onto the platform.

What the QCP Enables
The platform operates as a continental translation layer – making qualifications from across Africa legible and comparable without requiring countries to abandon their own systems. Seychelles retains full control of its qualifications framework and policies. The QCP simply makes that system transparent and accessible at continental scale.

For employers, this means they can search qualifications from participating African countries and understand what skills and competencies candidates bring. For learners, it means their credentials travel with credibility.

Next Steps
SQA will maintain Seychelles’ qualifications data on the QCP as new qualifications are registered nationally, ensuring the platform remains current and reliable.

About the ACQF
The African Continental Qualifications Framework is a ten-level reference structure established by the African Union and African Union member states to enhance transparency, comparability, and recognition of qualifications across Africa. The ACQF is supported by the Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP), a continental digital database that publishes standardised qualifications data.

For more information, visit https://acqf.africa/ or contact the SQA.

01/07/2026

24/06/2026

Last week, the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) represented Seychelles at the first 2026 meeting of the SADC Technical Committee on Certification and Accreditation, held in Johannesburg from 17 to 19 June.

Together with qualifications authorities from across the Southern African Development Community, the SQA took part in important regional work: advancing the revision of the SADC Qualifications Framework (SADCQF).

Why does this matter for Seychelles? The SADCQF is the regional system that allows qualifications earned in one country to be understood, compared, and recognised in another. For Seychellois learners and workers, that means qualifications that are trusted and portable — across the region and beyond.

Over three days, Member States worked to strengthen the framework, reviewed regional progress, and shared national developments in areas including recognition of prior learning and micro-credentials.

The SQA is proud to contribute to this collaborative regional effort, and to ensure that Seychelles’ qualifications continue to meet recognised standards. 🇸🇨

27/05/2026

*SQA Consults Institutional Leadership on Proposed SENQAP Forum*

The Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) today held a leadership consultation meeting with Directors and Deputy Directors from tertiary education and training institutions regarding the proposed Seychelles Network of Quality Assurance Practitioners Forum (SENQAP Forum).

The meeting was organised to present the proposed Framework and Terms of Reference for the Forum and to seek the support of institutional leadership for the participation and professional engagement of their Quality Assurance Officers, Managers, Directors, and other designated QA personnel.

The proposed SENQAP Forum is intended to serve as a peer-led professional platform through which QA practitioners may network, exchange experiences, strengthen institutional quality assurance practices, and support the development of quality culture within the tertiary sector.

Speaking during the meeting, representatives of the SQA emphasised that the Forum is not a regulatory or decision-making body over institutions, but rather a collaborative space intended to support professional development, peer learning, and sector-wide dialogue on quality assurance matters.

The initiative aligns with the broader objective of strengthening quality assurance within the education and training system nationally.

The concept for the SENQAP Forum was developed by Mrs. Noella Baker-Albert and Ms. Christine Marimba of the Seychelles Qualifications Authority.

Following consultation with institutional leadership, the proposed Framework and Terms of Reference will be reviewed further before being presented to QA practitioners for their consideration and eventual adoption.

26/05/2026

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