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Directive for Higher Education, Technical and Vocational Training Monitoring and Control (Directive No. 987/2024)

Ministry of Education987/2024

Summary

This directive outlines regulations and prohibitions for higher education, technical, and vocational training institutions in Ethiopia, establishing monitoring and control mechanisms, and specifying penalties for non-compliance. It supersedes previous directives related to disciplinary actions for higher education institutions.

Who's affected

Higher education institutions, technical and vocational training institutions, their administrators, staff, and students in Ethiopia.

Action required

Institutions must review the directive and ensure full compliance with all stated regulations, requirements, and prohibitions to avoid penalties.

Key points

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  • Establishes comprehensive monitoring and control for higher education and TVET institutions.
  • Details numerous prohibited activities and their consequences.
  • Specifies penalties ranging from warnings to institutional closure.
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    • Requires institutions to obtain and maintain licenses and adhere to quality standards.
    • Introduces mechanisms for reporting and addressing non-compliance.

Requirements

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  • Institutions must obtain licenses and accreditation.
  • Institutions must adhere to quality standards and curriculum.
  • Institutions must maintain proper student and staff records.
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    • Institutions must comply with physical facility and resource requirements.
    • Institutions must display licenses and renewal documents publicly.
    • Institutions must report to the authority as required.
    • Institutions must cooperate with the authority.

Rights and permissions

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  • Right to operate upon obtaining proper licensing and accreditation.
  • Right to receive timely responses from the authority regarding applications.
  • Right to have information kept confidential where applicable (e.g., tip-off).

Restrictions

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  • Prohibition of operating without a license.
  • Prohibition of registering students or teaching in unlicensed campuses or branches.
  • Prohibition of offering unapproved programs or modalities.
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    • Prohibition of teaching without a renewed license.
    • Prohibition of changing buildings or locations without permission.
    • Prohibition of disseminating deceptive promotions.
    • Prohibition of admitting students who do not meet entry requirements.
    • Prohibition of operating outside the approved curriculum.
    • Prohibition of reducing or transferring resources without authorization.
    • Prohibition of submitting fraudulent documents.
    • Prohibition of admitting students beyond maximum capacity.
    • Prohibition of altering staff numbers or qualifications without approval.

Penalties

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  • Banning of institutions, campuses, or programs.
  • Denial of new student admissions for specified periods.
  • Requirement to transfer students to other licensed institutions.
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    • Financial fines and increased fees.
    • Revocation of licenses.
    • Requirement to make corrective measures and public disclosures.
    • Termination of license applications or processes.

Objectives

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  • To establish clear monitoring and control mechanisms for higher education and TVET institutions.
  • To define prohibited activities and associated corrective measures and penalties.
  • To ensure quality of education and training.
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    • To regulate the operation of institutions and protect students' rights.

Organizations

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  • Ministry of Education
  • Authority (presumably referring to an educational quality assurance body under the Ministry)

Legal references

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  • Proclamation No. 1263/2021 (Article 19, Sub-article 4)
  • Proclamation No. 954/2016 (Article 43, Sub-article 3)
  • Higher Education Proclamation No. 1152/2019
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    • Council of Ministers’ Regulations No. 515/2022
    • Technical and Vocational Training Sector Proclamation No. 954/2016
    • Directive for Higher Education, Technical and Vocational Training Monitoring and Control Directive No. 987/2024
Original sourcehttps://justice.gov.et/en/directives/directive-for-higher-education-technical-and-vocational-training-monitoring-and-control-directive-no-987-2024/
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