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Dec 08, 2011,

substantial equivalence

Definition: Implies reasonable confidence that individuals possess the academic background needed to enter a program of study or apply for licensure.

Associated term:
Lisbon Recognition Convention, substantial difference

équivalence substantielle


Definition: Comparabilité du contenu des programmes et de la formation théorique. Elle indique avec assez de justesse qu’une personne possède les connaissances théoriques requises pour s’inscrire à un programme d’études ou pour commencer à exercer une profession.



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