Policiy-and-Criteria (2)

Summary

This 2017 South African government gazette outlines the formal legal framework for managing the quality of non-state education. Published by Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, the document establishes strict accreditation criteria for independent schools and private assessment bodies. It details the mandatory registration processes required to operate legally and defines how institutions must demonstrate their capacity to deliver and examine national qualifications. The policy also covers monitoring procedures, the use of provisional status for developing entities, and the specific grounds for the withdrawal of accreditation in cases of non-compliance. Ultimately, these regulations ensure that private educational providers maintain academic standards consistent with the National Qualifications Framework.