Less than a third of private education bodies under compulsory framework

Less than a third of private education bodies under compulsory framework
By Dylan Loh | Posted: 30 May 2011 2149 hrs

SINGAPORE : Less than a third of an estimated 1,000 private education bodies in Singapore - 274 institutions - are under an Enhanced Registration Framework as of April this year.

The compulsory framework was introduced in 2009 and has stringent requirements for greater quality assurance in private education.

Of the 274 private education bodies, 63 institutions have been awarded the EduTrust certification, while another 107 registration applications are still being processed.

The EduTrust certification distinguishes higher quality players in the private education industry.

With the June 20 registration deadline looming, some 100 institutions have yet to apply for the framework.

Singapore's Private Education Council said 130-odd institutions have closed or will cease operations, while about 170 bodies are being acquired or merged, or are undergoing restructuring.

Any institution providing private education after June 20 and has not registered will be operating illegally.

The Private Education Council said it is reaching out to institutions that have yet to apply for the Enhanced Registration Framework.

- CNA/al

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