To have your British qualifications recognised in Italy, whether to continue your studies (school/University), or for work purposes, you will need to contact the relevant Italian Consulate, who will issue a “Dichiarazione di Valore” (DV).
This is a declaration whereby the Consulate confirms the value of the qualifications attained in Great Britain, with reference to the local educational system.
The Qualifications Office of the Consulate of Italy in Manchester only issues “Dichiarazioni di Valore” (Declarations of Value, DV) of British qualifications – issued by recognised educational institutions (schools, colleges and universities) or professional bodies – that fall under the British education/university system ni its Consular district: Cheshire County, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, East Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Tyne and Wear, West Midlands, West Yorkshire and the Isle of Man.
The Consulate General of Italy in London is competent for those qualifications obtained in their catchment area and includes: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, City of London, Cornwall, Devon. Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Suffolk, Surrey, Warwickshire, West Sussex, Wiltshire e Worcestershire, Galles, Isole Normanne, Gibilterra e i Territori della Georgia del Sud e delle Sandwich Australi.
Scotland and Northern Ireland qualifications fall within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Edinburgh.
The “Declaration of Valure” is neither an equivalent of an Italian qualification nor a comparability certificate.
It will be up to the relevant Italian institutions (Ministry of Education, Uffici Scolastici Provinciali, Universities, etc.) to subsequently declare if a foreign qualification has a similar Italian equivalent: this is called “equipollenza” (equivalence/certificate of comparability).
It is possible to ask CIMEA (Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence) for a Statement of Comparability and a Statement of Verification for your academic and non-academic qualifications https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli.
The above mentioned Statements from CIMEA are accepted by Universities https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-universita and by numerous Institutions (recognition procedure for public competition, Pension related reasons etc) https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-riconoscimento-non-accademico.
Please note that the “Declaration of Value” can only be requested for already-completed study cycles (e.g., A-level, Bachelor, Master, etc.).
Recognition of Italian qualifications in the United Kingdom
Those who need to have their Italian qualifications recognised in the UK need to contact ENIC https://www.enic.org.uk/.
For the translation of Italian qualifications into English, please note that this Consulate does not certify translations carried out by the interested parties.
Schools and academic authorities as well as British professional associations accept translations carried out by “certified translators”. For a list please visit the website of the “Yellow Pages” (www.yell.com) or consult the list of translators available from the website of this Consulate.
How to request a “Declaration of Value”
Applications for “Declarations of Value” can only be submitted by post by sending the relevant documents to the following address:
Ufficio Titoli di Studio
Consulate of Italy in Manchester
58 Spring Gardens
Manchester M2 1EW
The cost of the Declaration of Value corresponds to articles 66N (DV) and 72A (certified translation) in the consular fees chart.
We request that applicants make the payment once the documentation has been received by the Qualifications Office and that the exact amount to pay has been communicated by our office via email (manchester.edu @esteri.it). The email will include the instructions for the bank transfer together with the exact fees to pay.
The applicant must reply by attaching the confirmation of the bank transfer as well as the translation of the certificate/degree/qualification in editable Word format.
If the applicant is a UK resident, in addition to the required documents, they need to include a prepaid postal envelope, preferably “Special Delivery”.
PLEASE NOTE: this office does not accept Postal Order payments issued through Royal Mail.
Free-of-charge service
The “Declaration of Valure” is issued free of charge only if you intend to continue your studies in Italy. The service is free of charge for all foreign nationals, regardless of where they reside, and those Italian nationals residing in Great Britain who can enclose proof of residence at the time of their request (for example AIRE registration, copy of their utility bills, Council Tax payment, bank statement) and proof of registration with the Italian University.
Compulsory documents
In order to issue a “Declaration of Valure” of British qualifications, in addition to the relevant form duly completed and signed, and a copy of a valid identity document (passport or national ID card), this Consulate requires ad hoc documentation, which varies according to the qualification, here are the main types of educational/professional qualifications:
- Secondary School Qualifications: (G.C.S.E., Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level, Cambridge Pre-U)
- 1st Cycle and Short Cycle (FHEQ):Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours / Bachelor’s Degrees / Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Certificates / Foundation Degrees / Diplomas of Higher Education / Higher National Diplomas
- 2nd Cycle (FHEQ):Master’s Degrees/Integrated Master’s Degrees / Postgraduate Diplomas / Postgraduate Certificates
- Postgraduate Certificate of Education/Bachelor of Education
- 3rd Cycle (FHEQ):Doctoral Degrees (e.g., PhD, DPhil, EdD)
- Professional qualifications (NQF):NVQ (Level 3 to 8) ie. beautician, hairdresser, electrician, plumber etc.
- Recognition of employment as healthcare professional abroad
- Recognition of employment as Teacher in Schools following the National Curriculum
- Application for a certificate for pension (INPS) or scholarship purposes
- FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
For any other information please send an email to the following email address: manchester.edu@esteri.it.