International Education Qualification Framework
| Level | Stage | Education Level | Language Level | Credit Hours |
| 0 | Early Childhood Education | Pre-KG to UKG (Kindergarten) | N/A | N/A |
| 1 | Primary Education (Lower Primary) | Classes 1 to 5 | A1 (Beginner) | 1,500 – 2,000 hrs |
| 2 | Primary Education (Upper Primary) | Classes 6 to 8 | A2 (Elementary) | 1,800 – 2,500 hrs |
| 3 | Secondary Education & Foundational Skills | Classes 9 and 10 or Skill Certificate | B1 (Intermediate) | 2,000 – 2,800 hrs |
| 4 | Higher Secondary Education | Classes 11 and 12 or 2-Year Vocational Training | B2 (Upper Intermediate) | 2,400 – 3,000 hrs |
| 5 | Senior Secondary Education & Vocational Training | Advanced vocational training or specialized skill certification | C1 (Advanced) | 2,800 – 3,200 hrs |
| 6 | Diploma & Advanced Skills Training | 3-Year Diploma (after Class 10) or 1-Year Diploma (after Class 12) | C2 (Proficient) | 3,600 – 4,500 hrs |
| 7 | Undergraduate Education | 3-Year Degree, 4-Year Honors Degree, 5-Year Dual Degree, or Postgraduate Diploma | NA | 4,500 – 6,000 hrs |
| 8 | Postgraduate Education | 2-Year Master’s Degree or 1-Year Executive Master’s (with 2+ years of work experience) | NA | 1,800 – 2,400 hrs |
| 9 | Advanced Research & Professional Qualifications | M.Phil., Specialized Certifications, or other professional qualifications | N/A | 1,500 – 2,500 hrs |
| 10 | Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Research | Ph.D. (Doctorate) or Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Highest Research Degree) | N/A | 3,000 – 5,000 hrs |
Notes:
- Language Levels (A1 to C2) are linked to the corresponding education levels where they are typically expected to be achieved.
- C2 Level: Represents full professional proficiency and is linked to Diploma (Level 6).
- Levels 7 to 10: Involves specialized or research-based language usage, suitable for academic or professional environments.
This framework combines academic, research and language progressions, making it comprehensive for both education and linguistic development.