Assessment, Certification and Accreditation

(1) The Chief Education Officer, in consultation with the Education Council and TVET Council shall, (a) set standards for, (i) the completion of primary and secondary schooling; (ii) all technical and vocational education and programs at the secondary level; (iii) all apprenticeships in designated trades or occupations; (iv) eligibility for the award of the Belize National Vocational Qualification; and Education and Training [CAP. 36.0151 (b) provide examinations and other measures for the assessment and certification of students and trainees to determine the attainment of such standards. (2) The Minister shall approve all national degrees, diplomas and certificates to be awarded to students. (3) The Minister shall, on the recommendations of the Education Council and the TVET Council, approve the accreditation of foreign diploma, degrees and certificates.