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Yes, clause 89, subsection 3 of the ERBA 2020 Act 1023 states that NaSIA in consultation with the Minister and on the advice of the Regional Education Directorate concerned can recommend for the closing down temporarily or permanently, a pre-tertiary education institution that fails to meet the standards and guidelines issued by the Authority. The authority can also close down a school in an emergency situation after consultation with the Minister and Regional Education Directorate concerned.

Unfortunately, the government takes full ownership once a school is absorbed. The only compensation available to a previous owner is a representation on the school's board.

If a school fulfils the basic requirement for reopening schools, the estimated number of days to receive feedback is three (3). An email will be sent to give approval to schools that meet the requirement to operate per the President's directives.

Per clause 98 of the ERBA 2020 Act 1023, existing pre-tertiary institutions and newly established pre-tertiary institutions have within six months of coming into force of the Act and six months of its establishment respectively to register with the Authority. Failure to do so constitutes an offence that is liable to a fine of 5000 penalty units. A unit is 12.00. The deadline per this clause was 28th February 2021. This has been extended to 31st December 2021 to give schools enough time to comply and avoid the situation of having to impose sanctions on schools in default.

It usually takes two (2) weeks from the date of Inspection to acquire the license. This timeline may vary depending on when a school requests for licensing and makes the necessary payment.

Schools must register to the level they are currently running and update their information when renewal is due.

Levels cannot be redefined, however, fees charged per department may change depending on the number of enrolments.

Proprietors should continue to collaborate with GES since it's a sister Agency to NaSIA. However, GES cannot register or inspect private schools.

NaSIA's licenses both public and private pre-tertiary schools. NaSIA's focus is to ensure the highest quality of education in all schools both public and private.

No. Schools should seek for permission from NaSIA only when learners are travelling.

Unfortunately, NaSIA's mandate does not include providing teaching materials to schools.

The Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020, 1023 mandates NaSIA as the Authority responsible for inspecting all schools in Ghana. SISOs (GES) are no longer in charge of inspecting schools.

NaCCA oversees curriculum content.

NaSIA has in place a USSD code *790*7# to aid schools without access to the internet to commence the registration process. The Regional Offices once in operation will also help facilitate the registration process.