Why use Europass?

Education systems across Europe are different in many respects. People admitting students and recruiting employees are not always familiar with education and training in other countries. Improving the comparability of qualifications requires transparency, in order for people to be able to interpret applicants’ competences better.

Europass clarifies the documentation reflecting the knowledge and skills acquired by its holder. In addition to capabilities provided by education, training, work placements and employment, Europass documents also allow users to present skills acquired through learning outside the formal education system. Europass provides a clear overview of its holder’s skills, making it easier to recognise the capabilities of mobile learners and workers.

• Europass is a useful means of communication for those heading to other European countries. The documents presented within the Europass framework, adopted by the Decision of the European Parliament and the Council, are more accessible and clearly understandable and provide a credible overview of their holder’s competence.