Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016. Title

2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— Interpretation “ Authority ” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act; “ Higher education institution ” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act; “ operational plan ” means a plan approved by the Authority in accordance with section seventeen of the Act; “ repealed Act ” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act; “ Zambia Qualifications Authority ” means the Authority established under section seven of the Zambia Qualifications Authority Act, 2011. PART II REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

3. A person who intends to operate a private higher education institution shall apply to the Authority for registration in Form I set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule.

4. The Authority shall for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the Act and verification of the information provided in the application by the private higher education institution, conduct— Act No. 13 of 2011 Application for registration Institutional audit and physical inspection of premises Copies of this Statutory Instrument can be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Box 30136, 10101, Lusaka, Price K 52.00 each 346 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 (a) an institutional audit; and (b) a physical inspection of the premises to be used. Certificate of registration

5. (1) The Authority shall, where it approves an application for registration, issue an applicant with a certificate of registration in Form V set out in the First Schedule. (2) A private higher education institution with more than one campus shall be issued with a separate certificate for each campus. PART III ACCREDITATION OF LEARNING PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Purpose of accreditation

6. The Authority shall accredit learning programmes offered in a higher education institution for the purpose of— (a) setting and safeguarding the quality of academic programmes; (b) recognising learning programmes; (c) ensuring the continuous improvement of the quality of academic programmes; (d) providing the public with notice that a higher education institution meets the standards of the Zambia Qualifications Authority; and (e) developing institutional arrangement. Application for accreditation

7. (1) A higher education institution shall apply to the Authority for the accreditation of a learning programme in Form II set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule. (2) The Authority shall, where an application meets the requirements for accreditation, within thirty days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), approve the application and inform the applicant in Form III set out in the First Schedule. (3) The Authority shall, where it rejects an application for accreditation, inform the applicant in Form IV set out in the First Schedule.

8. TheAuthority shall accredit a learning programme of a higher education institution if— (a) the aims and objectives of the learning programmes promote national or regional human resource development; Criteria for accreditation 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 347 Act No. 13 of 2011 (b) the curriculum is clearly defined and responds to the demands of the labour market; (c) the student enrolment in the learning programmes is clearly determined; (d) the levels of qualifications conform to the National Qualifications Framework provided under the Zambia Qualifications Authority Act; (e) the higher education institution has clear and defined assessment methods for Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate programmes; (f) the staff to be employed are adequate for the efficient delivery of the learning programmes and possess the necessary qualifications and experience in the relevant field; (g) the facilities that are required to deliver the learning programmes are sufficient; (h) there are academic support services for the efficient delivery of the learning programmes; (i) there are institutional management arrangements set in place for the purpose of internal quality assurance; and (j) adequate financial provision has been made or is guaranteed for the efficient delivery of the learning programmes.

9. The Authority shall, where it approves an application for accreditation, issue the applicant with a certificate of accreditation in Form VI set out in the First Schedule.

10. (1) The proprietor of a higher education institution shall not offer a learning programme for which it is not accredited. (2) A person who contravenes sub-regulation (2) commits an offence and is liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years, or to both. Certificate of accreditation Proprietor not to offer unaccredited learning programme

11. (1) Ahigher education institution shall not alter an accredited learning programme without the prior approval of the Authority. (2) An application to alter an accredited learning programme shall be in Form VII set out in the First Schedule. Review and alteration of accredited programme (3) The Authority shall, within thirty days of receipt of the application to alter an accredited learning programme, approve theapplication if the proposed alteration meets the requirement of these Regulations. 348 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 (4) An alteration of accreditation approval shall be in Form III set out in the First Schedule. Suspension and revocation of accreditation

12. The Authority shall, where a higher education institution fails to comply with the standards set out under regulation 8, issue a notice of intention to revoke its accreditation in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule. (2) A notice issued under sub-regulation (1) shall specify the details of the failure to comply with the standards. (3) A higher education institution shall, within thirty days of receipt of a notice of intention to revoke accreditation, remedy the failure specified in the notice and make representation in writing to the Authority, stating why the accreditation shall not be revoked. (4) Where the higher education institution fails to remedy the default, the Authority shall revoke the accreditation issued to the higher education institution and notify the higher education institution in Form IX set out in the First Schedule. (5) The Authority shall, where it revokes the accreditation of a higher education institution, publish a notice of revocation in the Gazette and a daily newspaper of general circulation in Zambia. (6) The Authority shall cancel the notice of intention to revoke accreditation of a higher education institution if the Authority is satisfied that the higher education institution has put in place necessary measures to comply with these Regulations. (7) A higher education institution which is subject to a notice under this regulation shall meet the Authority’s administration costs and other expenses incurred in the enforcement of this regulation. Renewal of accreditation

13. (1) A higher education institution may apply for the renewal of accreditation of a learning programme to the Authority in Form II set out in the First Schedule. Display of certificate of accreditation (2) The Authority shall, where a higher education institution complies with these Regulations renew its accreditation of a learning programme.

14. The higher education institution shall display— (a) in a conspicuous place on its premises, the certificate of accreditation or a certified copy of the same; and (b) in its official documents, its accreditation number and an indication that it is accredited. 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 349

15. The Authority shall, within the first quarter of the year, publish in the Gazette and a daily newspaper of general circulation the learning programmes accredited in the higher education institutions. Publication of accredited learning programmes PART IV CLASSIFICATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

17. The authority shall, publish a list of the classifications of higher education institutions within the first quarter of the year, in the Gazette and a daily newspaper of general circulation in Zambia. Publication of classification PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS

16. (1) Ahigher education institution may apply to the Authority for classification in Form X set out in the First Schedule. Application for classification (2) The Authority shall, within thirty days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), where the application meets the requirements for classification, approve the application in Form III set out in the First Schedule. (3) The Authority shall, where it rejects an application for classification, inform the applicant in Form IV set out in the First Schedule.

18. (1) A higher education institution whose certificate of registration or accreditation is destroyed or lost may apply to the Authority for a duplicate certificate in Form XI set out in the First Schedule upon payment of the fee set out in the Second Schedule. Duplicate certificate of registration or accreditation (2) The Authority may, upon receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), issue a duplicate certificate of registration or accreditation in Form V or VI set out in the First Schedule respectively.

19. The fees set out in the Second Schedule are the prescribed Fees fees for the matters specified in the Schedule.

20. Aperson who is aggrieved with the decision of theAuthority under these Regulations may appeal to the Minister within thirty days of the service of the decision on that person. Appeals 350 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulations 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 (2), 11 (4), 12 (1), 12 (4), 13 (1), 16 (1), 16 (2), 16 (3) and 18) FORM I (Regulation 3) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION A. INSTRUCTIONS

1. A Private Higher Education Institution applying for Registration should complete this Application Form and forward it to: The Director-General Higher Education Authority P.O. Box 50464 LUSAKA

2. Applicants should forward all the listed documents with their application. An application will not be processed if any of the required documents is not provided. Check Yes No Documents (1) Certificate of Incorporation or Registration of Business Name (2) A sworn affidavit/ declaration that the proprietor, board members have never been declared bankrupt or found guilty of a criminal offence (3) A sketch showing the location of the Institution (4) Three referees (one of whom should be the current banker) who can independently be contacted by the Authority (5) Evidence of financial resources or guarantee (6) Lease agreement or proof of ownership of training premises (7) Report or Letter of change of use of premises from the Local Authority (8) Report or Letter of approval from the Local Authority in the case of Boarding Houses (9) Five copies of the Operational Plan 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 351 B. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

2. Name of Proprietor: …………………………………………………………….. Contact details for the Proprietor Please Complete Physical Address Postal Address Telephone Numbers Fax Number E-mail Address Contact Person Designation of Contact Person

4. Name of the Higher Education Institution: ………………………………………. Address and contact details of the Higher Education Institution Please Complete Physical Address Postal Address Telephone Numbers Fax Number E-mail Address Website Name of Contact Person Designation of Contact Person

5. Bank Name and details Name of Bank Branch Address Please Complete C. OPERATIONAL PLAN Please provide a summary of the operational plan, under the following headings:

1. Vision, Mission and Strategy Long, Medium and Short Term objectives of the Institution.

2. Governance and Management Governance and Management systems and structures, quantities and qualifications of leadership. the

3. Academic Programmes Definition of all Learning Programmes Programmes, including arrangement of Faculties.) (Undergraduate/Post-Graduate/Research/ Distance 352 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016

4. Research Facilities, equipment, etc. to support Research.

5. Student Admission and Learner Support Projected numbers of Students, Entry Requirements, and Learner Support systems.

6. Staff Staff Policies, Numbers and Qualifications of academic and Senior Non-Academic Staff, including Academic Assistance, disaggregated between Full-Time and Part-Time Staff.

7. Financial Resources Sources and availability of financial resources to operate the Institution, including financial management and control procedures.

8. Physical and Technological Infrastructure Physical infrastructure to support teaching, learning and research, including technology systems for learner support and operational functions.

9. Health and Safety Evidence of compliance with the minimum Health and Safety Regulations under relevant written law. Provision of health and safety facilities within the institution for staff and students.

10. Any other information DECLARATION I, …………………………………………., hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Should the information be verified to be false, this application shall be rendered invalid. ………………….................................... ……………………….......……............. Signed Date Witness: ………………………………..……...... …………………………………............ Name Signature ………………………………………… Date 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 353 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: ___________________________________________ Officer RECEIPT No. Date Received: ________________________________________ Amount Received: _____________________________________ Serial No. of application: _____________________________ STAMP 354 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 FORM II (Regulation 7 (1) and 13 (1)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION/RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING PROGRAMMES A. INSTRUCTIONS A Higher Education Institution applying for accreditation of learning programmes should complete this Application Form and forward it to: The Director-General Higher Education Authority P.O. Box 50464 LUSAKA B. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

2. Name of Higher Education Institution: …………………………………………… Contact details for the Higher Education Institution Please Complete Physical Address Postal Address Telephone Numbers Fax Number E-mail Address Contact Person Designation of Contact Person C. Details of Higher Education Learning Programmes Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Aims and Objectives Rationale of the Learning Programme in relation to national and/or regional human resources demands. 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 355 Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Curriculum Details of Learning Outcomes, Teaching and Learning Plans, Levels of Qualifications and Articulation in the Zambia Qualifications Framework Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Assessment Methods of Assessments, validation and Security. Arrangements for Assessments of Dissertations and Thesis in Post-Graduate Programmes. Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Staff Numbers and Qualifications of Staff for the Programme, including the balance between Full-Time and Part-Time Staff. (Please attach Curriculum Vitae of all Staff on this Programme) Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Facilities for Programme Delivery Facilities provided and available for Teaching, Learning and Research Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Teaching and Learning Support Facilities, Equipment and networks available to support Teaching and Learning. Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Internal Quality Assurance Details in internal policy, strategies and institutional arrangements for Internal Quality Assurance. Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Financial Resources Sources, availability and adequacy of financial resources to support the Learning Programme. 356 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 OTHER INFORMATION Programme Reference Number Name of Learning Programme Other Information pertinent to this Learning Programme Note: Applicants may use additional pages for additional Learning Programmes DECLARATION I/We, …………………………………………., hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. Should the information be verified to be false, this application shall be rendered invalid. ………….....…………………….......….. Signed ……………………………....….......... Date Witness: …………....………………………........… ………………………………..........….. Name Signature …………………………………………… Date _____________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: ___________________________________________ Officer RECEIPT No. Date Received: ________________________________________ Amount Received: __________________________________ Serial No. of application: _____________________________ STAMP 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 357 FORM III (Regulation 7 (2), 11 (4) and 16 (2)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION (1) Here insert the full names and address of applicant. (2) Here insert the reference No. of the application. (3) Here insert type of application. To (1)…………………….....................…………………………...........…. ................................................................................................................. IN THE MATTER OF (2).......................................................................... ……………………………………………………………....………………. You are hereby notified that your application for (3).................................. ………………………………………………………………….................... has been accepted on the following conditions*: (a)………………………………………………………………………. (b)………………………………………………………………………. (c)………………………………………………………………………. (d)……………………………………………………………………… Dated this ………………….. day of ………………………… 20 ………. ……………………………………….………………. Director-General Note * Additional conditions may be attached, where necessary, on a separate sheet. 358 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 FORM IV (Regulation 7 (3), and 16 (3)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 NOTICE OF REJECTION OF APPLICATION (4) Here insert the full names and address of applicant. (5) Here insert the reference No. of the application. (6) Here insert type of application. To (1)………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………. You are hereby notified that your application for (3) ………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………. has been rejected on the following grounds*: (a)………………………………………………………………………. (b)………………………………………………………………………. (c)………………………………………………………………………. (d)……………………………………………………………………… Dated this ………………….. day of ………………………… 20 ………. ……………………………………….………………. Director-General Note * Additional grounds may be attached, where necessary, on a separate sheet. 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 359 FORM V (Regulation 5 The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION This is to certify that ………………………………………………………………………………………… Situated at ………………………………………………………………………………………… has on the ………….. day of ………………………… in the year ……………………………….. been Registered as a UNIVERSITY in accordance with the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013. ………………………………………….. ……………………………………… Chairperson Higher Education Authority Director-General Higher Education Authority Certificate Number: ………………………….. This Certificate remains the property of the Higher Education Authority and must be surrendered on demand. 360 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 FORM VI (Regulation 9 The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION This is to certify that the Higher Education Learning Programme ………………………………………………………………………………………… Conducted by ………………………………………………………………………………………… Situated at ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Has satisfied the Quality Standards and Criteria set by the Higher Education Authority, in compliance with the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013. ………………………………………….. ……………………………………… Chairperson Higher Education Authority Director-General Higher Education Authority Certificate Number: ………………………….. This Certificate remains the property of the Higher Education Authority and must be surrendered on demand. 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 361 FORM VII (Regulation 11 (2)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 APPLICATION FOR ALTERATION OF ACCREDITED LEARNING PROGRAMME Shaded fields for official use only (cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:9)(cid:6)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:11)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:9)(cid:6)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:17)(cid:6) Certificate code Date Information Required Information Provided Accreditation no.

3. Physical Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Others: CURRENT PROGRAMME

4. Programme level - (degree, diploma, etc.,)

8. Details of staff employed for the programme (including qualification, work load, part time and full time):

13. Other Information pertinent to the learning Programme: PROPOSED PROGRAMME

1. Programme level - (degree, diploma, etc.,)

3. Curriculum: 362 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016

4. Assessment: Details of staff employed for the programme (including qualification, work load, part time and full time): Facilities for Programme Delivery: Teaching and Learning Support: Internal Quality Assurance: Financial Resources:

10. Other Information pertinent to this learning programme: DECLARATION I/We, …………………………………………., hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. Should the information be verified to be false, this application shall be rendered invalid. ……………………………………......... ………………………………………… Signed Date Witness: ………………………..…………......….. Name ……………………………………........ Signature …………………………………………. Date _____________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: ___________________________________________ Officer RECEIPT No. Date Received: ________________________________________ Amount Received: __________________________________ Serial No. of application: _____________________________ STAMP 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 363 FORM VIII (Regulation 12 (1)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE ACCREDITATION OF LEARNING PROGRAMME (1) Here insert the full names and address of holder of certificate. CERTIFICATE NO.: …………………………………… To (1)………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………. You are hereby notified that the Higher Education Authority intends to revoke your accreditation of the …………………………. Learning programme on the following grounds*: (a)………………………………………………………………………. (b)………………………………………………………………………. (c)………………………………………………………………………. (d)……………………………………………………………………… You are requested to show cause why the accreditation should not be revoked and to take action to remedy the breaches set out in paragraphs ………………………………… (above), within THIRTY days from the receipt of this notice. Failure to remedy the said breaches shall result in the revocation of your accreditation. Dated this ………………….. day of ………………………… 20 ………. ……………………………………….………………. Director-General Note * Additional grounds may be attached, where necessary, on a separate sheet. 364 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 FORM IX (Regulation 12 (4)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF ACCREDITATION OF LEARNING PROGRAMME (1) Here insert the full names and address of certificate holder. (2) Here insert the certificate number. To (1)………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………. You are hereby notified that your accreditation of the ………………………. Learning programme has been revoked on the following grounds*: (a)………………………………………………………………………. (b)………………………………………………………………………. (c)………………………………………………………………………. (d)……………………………………………………………………… Dated this ………………….. day of ………………………… 20 ………. ……………………………………….………………. Director-General Note * Additional grounds may be attached, where necessary, on a separate sheet. 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 365 FORM X (Regulation 16 (1)) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 APPLICATION FOR CLASSIFICATION OF A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION A. INSTRUCTIONS A Higher Education Institution applying for classification should complete this Application Form and forward it to: The Director-General Higher Education Authority P.O. Box 50464 LUSAKA B. DMINISTRATIVE DATA

1. Name of Higher Education Institution: ……………………………………………

2. Contact details for the Higher Education Institution Please Complete Physical Address Postal Address Telephone Numbers Fax Number E-mail Address Contact Person Designation of Contact Person

3. Please provide details on the following:

1. Vision, Mission and Strategy Long, Medium and Short Term objectives of the Institution .

2. Governance and Management Governance and Management systems and structures, quantities and qualifications of leadership. the 366 p Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016

3. Academic Programmes Definition of all Learning Programmes Programmes, including arrangement of Faculties.) (Undergraduate/Post-Graduate/Research/ Distance

10. Any other information 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 367 DECLARATION I/We, …………………………………………., hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. Should the information be verified to be false, this application shall be rendered invalid. ………….....…………………….......….. Signed ……………………………....….......... Date Witness: …………....………………………........… ………………………………..........….. Name Signature …………………………………………… Date _____________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: ___________________________________________ Officer RECEIPT No. Date Received: ________________________________________ Amount Received: __________________________________ Serial No. of application: _____________________________ STAMP 368 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 FORM XI (Regulation 18) The Higher Education Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) The Higher Education (Higher Education Quality Assurance System) Regulations, 2016 APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE *CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/ACCREDITATION A. PARTICULARS

2. Name of Higher Education Institution: …………………………………………… Contact details for the Higher Education Institution Please Complete Physical Address Postal Address Telephone Numbers Fax Number E-mail Address Contact Person Designation of Contact Person B. REPLACEMENT OF LOST/DAMAGED CERTIFICATE (i) Certificate of *Registration/Accreditation Number: …………………………………… (ii) Year issued: ………………………………… (iii) Circumstances which led to loss or damage of the certificate: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. (Attach police reports, sworn affidavit, damaged certificate and any other supporting documents to justify your application.) 29th April, 2016 Statutory Instruments 369 DECLARATION I/We, …………………………………………., hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. Should the information be verified to be false, this application shall be rendered invalid. ……………………………........…….. Signed …………………………………. Date *Delete whichever is not applicable _____________________________________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Comments by the Higher Education Authority ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Application granted/rejected Dated this ………………….. day of ………………………… 20 ………. ……………………………………….………………. Director-General 370 Statutory Instruments 29th April, 2016 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulations 3, 7,18 and 19) FEES Private Higher Education Institution Category of Fees Submission of Application for Registration as a Private Higher Education Institution Registration of a Private Higher Education Institution Accreditation of a Learning Programme Annual Levy Duplicate Certificate of Registration/Accreditation Foreign Higher Education Institution Fee Unit 3, 334 50, 000 33,334 17 per Registered Student 6,668 Local Higher Education Institution Fee Unit 1, 667 33, 334 16, 667 14 per Registered Student 3,334 Public Higher Education Institution Fee Unit - - 16, 667 14 per Registered Student 3,334 LUSAKA 26th April, 2016 [MESVTEE/10/21/1] DR M. L. KAINGU, Minister of Higher Education