Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Chapter 5
48. Revocation of accreditation
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Subject to this section, the Council may, at any time, revoke the letter of accreditation granted to a higher education provider under section 45(3) —
Council
“Council” means the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 4;
if the higher education provider fails to comply with the
Framework; or
if the higher education provider breaches any condition attached to the letter.
A written notice of the intention to revoke the letter of accreditation shall be served on the higher education provider and shall specify the grounds for such revocation.
accreditation
“accreditation” means a recognition in writing which is in accordance with the standard set and granted by the Council under Part 4 of this Act after examining and assessing — (a) a higher education programme or qualification; or (b) a higher education provider including a private higher educational institution;
After the expiry of the period of 30 days, the Council shall revoke the letter of accreditation.
Where the letter of accreditation has been revoked, the Council shall enter the date of revocation into the Register and shall give notice of the revocation to the relevant authority.
Register
“Register” means the National Qualifications Register established and maintained under section 56(1);
Terms defined in s 2
accreditation
Defined · s 2“accreditation” means a recognition in writing which is in accordance with the standard set and granted by the Council under Part 4 of this Act after examining and assessing — (a) a higher education programme or qualification; or (b) a higher education provider including a private higher educational institution;
Council
Defined · s 2“Council” means the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 4;
Framework
Defined · s 2“Framework” means the Brunei Darussalam Qualifications Framework referred to in Part 3;
higher education provider
Defined · s 2“higher education provider” means a body corporate, organisation or other body of persons which conducts higher education or training programmes, including skills training programmes, leading to the award of a higher education qualification or which awards a higher education qualification and includes the public or private higher education providers, examination or certification bodies or their branch representatives and includes higher education institution and education consultancies;
Register
Defined · s 2“Register” means the National Qualifications Register established and maintained under section 56(1);
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