Education fairs offer service and info
Published March 21st, 2006
Education fairs are not only useful in providing prospective students with direct information, but also expose them to the variety of careers available.
Responding to criticism that there are too many of these fairs now, private education providers said fairs are a good way for authorities to vet the services offered by private colleges, especially in rooting out courses that are not recognised by the National Accreditation Board (LAN).
Association of Promotion of Higher Education Malaysia (APHEM) executive director K. Haridas said private colleges provide a major part of education services in the country.
Education fairs is primarily about giving information to the public, many of whom are between the ages of 17 and 19 and are unsure over what courses or careers to embark on, he said.
“Education fairs don’t confuse the people, they offer tremendous choices in terms of courses, location and fees instead,” he said.
“They also encourage transparency and accountability among the education providers,” said Haridas yesterday.
It is at the fairs, that the Education Ministry’s regulatory power can be exercised to ensure that private colleges offer legitimate courses and programmes.
Haridas said education fairs also provide students an alternative if they cannot get into public universities, despite having the required qualifications.
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