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| In addition to the Department of Non-Formal Education (DNFE), MOE, there are other government departments and ministries which have been carrying out non-formal and informal education activities. Private voluntary agencies and various foundations have also been involved in the organization of non-formal education. Besides, industrial factories have organized non-formal education programmes for their employees. |
| Types of Non-Formal Education Activities |
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At present, non-formal education activities can be classified into three categories: 1) General Education In this category, the programme has been designed for those who wish to obtain a school equivalency certificate comparable to primary, lower secondary and upper secondary education. 2) Vocational Education Programmes These programmes are conducted by the DNFE and other agencies, both public and private, using different courses of training prepared by those agencies. The DNFE accepts credits earned outside as part of the requirements for completion of the certificate of general education as specified in the above category. 3) Education for Quality of Life Improvement Training programmes other than those in the first two categories are offered in different fields. Such programmes are conducted by various agencies, both public and private. The DNFE accepts credits earned from such training courses as part of the requirements for completion of the certificate as specified in the first category. |