Education Act · 2011 Revised Edition · Part V · Higher Education
52. Power to close higher educational institution
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Where the Minister has reasonable cause to believe that a private higher educational institution —
has failed to fulfil its obligations to its pupils;
is about to suspend its operations; or
is conducting its activities in a manner that is detrimental to the interests of Brunei Darussalam, public order or its pupils, the Minister may take such action that he thinks necessary to ensure that management of the higher educational institution is in compliance with the provisions of this Act.
Where the Minister acts under subsection (1) and issues directions, a higher educational institution shall forthwith comply with those directions.
higher educational institution
“higher educational institution” means an educational institution providing higher education leading to the award of a diploma, degree or the equivalent thereof;
Where the higher educational institution fails to comply with the directions issued under subsection (2), the Minister may cancel its registration under this Act.
Terms defined in s 2
higher educational institution
Defined · s 2“higher educational institution” means an educational institution providing higher education leading to the award of a diploma, degree or the equivalent thereof;
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Private Educational Institutions
Part VII
Registration of Educational Institutions, Governors and Pupils
Part VIII
Registration of Teachers
Part IX
Inspection of Educational Institutions
Part X
Inspectorate of Schools
Part XI
Finance
Part XII
Appeals
Part XIII
Regulations
Part XIV
Offences and Penalties
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