What we do
A selection of recent work funded through European and global programmes. Validation methods built with practitioners, partners and learners.
European Observatory of Validation
Built a permanent observatory of validation activity across European member states, hosted by an international consortium of universities and ministries.
Managing European diversity in lifelong learning
Analysed more than 200 case studies in 11 European countries, combining bottom-up needs analysis with top-down service mapping of VPL practice.
Recognition, Validation and Accreditation in Belgium
Mapped Recognition, Validation and Accreditation procedures across regions and sectors in Belgium, identifying transferable patterns for the European context.
Adult Lifelong Learners in Higher Education
Articulated and grounded the features of personalised lifelong learning services for adult learners in Higher Education, with attention to the dialogue between adult learner and teacher.
Validation for inclusion of new citizens in Europe
Worked on validation issues for refugees and migrants at higher-education level, linking inclusion to contributions from NGOs working in the field with this target group.
A meeting place for policy makers, researchers, and practitioners
About sharing knowledge, ideas and visions, learning from each other's experiences, and creating viable solutions in the world of VPL.
Mission
“The sustainable development of “the self” — the citizen who, based on self-reflection and self-management of competences, can be the true owner of their personal and continuous development process within today's learning society.”
EC-VPL · Founded 2002 · Houten, the Netherlands
VPL Biennale
Every two years, the VPL Biennale gathers policy makers, researchers and practitioners. Outputs are compiled into a published volume.
Validation of Prior Learning for Education and the Labour Market
Seventh volume in the VPL Biennale series. Reports on relevant experiences, good practices, and good policies presented at the 3rd VPL Biennale.