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ECDL Registration Number

Starting from 01-Feb-13, all Candidates starting the ECDL Core will be allocated an ECDL Registration Number instead of the Skills Card. Existing Candidates who have purchased the Skills Card will continue using this.

ECDL 5.0

Starting from 01-Oct-09, all ECDL tests are based on Syllabus V5. As from 01-Sep-10 all ECDL tests are undertaken on automated testing software.

ECDL Advanced 2.0

Starting from 01-Jul-10, all ECDL Advanced tests are based on Syllabus V2 & undertaken on automated testing software.

The Malta Qualifications Framework & ECDL Certifications

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ECDL Malta and the Malta Qualifications Council have agreed that the following two certifications are classified under the eight-level system as detailed in Legal Notice 347/2005 and the level descriptors of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF) and the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF).

The Certificate awarded on successful completion of the seven ECDL Core Modules offered by ECDL Malta and awarded by the ECDL Foundation is referenced to Level Three of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for Lifelong Learning.

The Expert Certificate awarded on successful completion of the four Advanced ECDL Modules offered by ECDL Malta and awarded by the ECDL Foundation is referenced to Level Four of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for Lifelong Learning.

Note that:

  • Although the ECDL Certificate is rated at the same level (i.e. Level 3 of the MQF) as a Secondary Education Certificate/Ordinary Level Certificate, this does not mean that the ECDL certificate can be used as replacement for the Secondary Education Certificate/Ordinary Level Certificate.

  • Similarly, although the ECDL Expert Certificate is rated at the same level (i.e. Level 4 of the MQF) as an Advanced Level Certificate, this does not imply that candidates can use this as a replacement for an Advanced Level Certificate.

  • The MQF determines the exit points of qualifications. The entry requirements to programmes of study are at the discretion of the education and training providers.