The purpose of this level descriptors guideline is to clarify and deepen the concept of level descriptors of the ACQF. It also provides technical orientation for national implementing bodies and stakeholders, especially the lead institutions managing the NQF and interacting with the (future) ACQF implementation/ steering unit. This guideline proposes a set of level descriptors for the ACQF, one that makes it possible to compare qualifications levels in terms of learning outcomes, embraces a future-oriented lifelong learning objective, recognises all forms of learning (formal, non-formal and informal) and covers the whole spectrum of qualifications including general education, TVET and HE.