Students Alerted of Non-accredited Colleges and Institutions
Students Alerted of Non-accredited Colleges and Institutions
Students Alerted of Non-accredited Colleges and Institutions
It has been recommended that parents and students exercise additional vigilance when applying to institutions. Shephard Mburu, the business development manager at Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS) Technical College, advised this group of stakeholders not to apply to non-accredited colleges in an interview with a local media outlet.
Mburu added that there is a greater likelihood of being tricked due to the rise of institutions and competition for the limited number of available spots. The manager went on to emphasize how important it is to confirm college accreditations in order to protect yourself from con artists.
Some of the ways to verify institutions include;
Checking With the TVET Authority Portal
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) website offers details on accredited trainers, listings of accredited institutions, and requirements that must be met by organizations that offer educational services as well as trainers.
Do a Background Check on the Institution
Students are advised to conduct a background search of institutions they are interested in, to ascertain their legitimacy.
“Even by looking at their website, you can tell that it’s a class set-up. This institution, who are they, where are they, and what do they offer,” Mburu advised.
Physically Visit the institution
A physical visit to an institution is important as one can verify that whatever is communicated via websites or advertisements is indeed what is on the ground.
“If you are visiting an institution, they are sometimes shy to show facilities and workshops available, that is sometimes an eye-opener that it might not be genuine,” he cautioned.
Approximately 680,000 students who were not able to complete their university degree will be enrolled in technical and vocational education and training programs across the nation.In a statement issued on January 11, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) recommended applicants to apply for TVET courses using only KUCCPS official methods.