What is Europass?

What is Europass?
Five documents to make your skills and qualifications clearly and easily understood in Europe:
- Two documents freely accessible, completed by European citizens:

• the Curriculum Vitae helps you present your skills and qualifications effectively and clearly. You can create your CV online using tutorials or download the template, examples and instructions.
• the Language Passport is a self-assessment tool for language skills and qualifications. You can create your Language Passport online using tutorials or download the template, examples and instructions.

- Three documents issued by education and training authorities:

• the Europass Mobility records the knowledge and skills acquired in another European country;
• the Certificate Supplement describes the knowledge and skills acquired by holders of vocational education and training certificates;
• the Diploma Supplement describes the knowledge and skills acquired by holders of higher education degrees.

- A network of National Europass Centres - the first point of contact if you want to learn more about Europass.
Its objective

• to help citizens communicate their skills and qualifications effectively when looking for a job or training;
• to help employers understand the skills and qualifications of the workforce;
• to help education and training authorities define and communicate the content of curricula.