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The
withdrawal of the SQC-PEO trust mark means that NIM can no longer
promote itself as an SQC-PEO organisation nor use the SQC-PEO logo
on its materials. It will cease to enjoy all the benefits of the
SQC-PEO scheme (such as faster processing of student visa
applications and waiver of the security deposit for student visas).
The
SQC-PEO is an important trust mark for international students when
choosing an educational institution. Hence, protection of the
scheme's integrity is paramount and the programme partners will not
hesitate to take action against SQC-PEOs which fail to uphold the
standards of the scheme.
ANNEX 1
SQC MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
PEO
Registration
1.
PEOs are to be registered with the Ministry of Education(MOE)
and/or relevant authorities
Educational Programmes
2.
All educational programmes offered by PEOs must be registered
with MOE and/or relevant authorities, and approved by appropriate
accreditation bodies ( including overseas agencies for foreign
institution courses)
3.
Educational programmes offered to international students
intending to apply for Student’s Pass must be conducted on a
full-time basis.
4.
A PEO must demonstrate that relevant information is made
available to prospective students before and after enrolment.
This includes information on:
a.
Course approvals and accreditation
b.
Course
syllabi/outlines, duration and schemes of work
c.
Mode of
instruction
d.
Teaching
Staff qualifications and experience
e.
Fees and all related expenses ( including refund policy)
f.
School facilities and resources
5.
A PEO must have an established system for assessing student
learning with documentation
of results.
Educational Facilities and
Materials
6.
A PEO must have the educational facilities, course materials,
and other resources necessary for the effective delivery of its
educational programmes
Student Services
7.
A PEO must have written procedures, processes and policies
for the following student services :
a.
Student enrolment and admission
b.
Student advisory
services and counseling
c.
Student attendance and record management
d.
Student
monitoring and supervision
Admission
of International Students
8.
A PEO must have a good two–year track record in
administering bona-fide foreign students on Student’s Pass.
Staffing
9.
A PEO must have a sufficient number, and appropriate types,
of faculty staff necessary for the effective delivery of its
educational programmes. The education professionals must posses
relevant qualifications and experience to discharge their teaching
and other duties competently.
10.
A PEO must comply with relevant legislation on the employment
of persons as teaching staff and other registration requirements as
required by the MOE and/or relevant authorities.
11.
For PEOs providing Distance Learning Programmes,
the overseas faculty and locally hired trainers/tutors must
be approved by the respective overseas educational institutions
Land and Buildings
12.
A PEO must comply with relevant land use, building, and
workplace health and safety legislation in relation to its location
and buildings.
Financial Responsibility
13. A PEO
must have annual financial statements prepared by a qualified,
third-party accountant in accordance with generally accepted
accounting practices.
Source:
Joint Spring
Singapore
, Economic Development Board And
Singapore
Tourism Board Media Release 14 Apr 2004
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