#2020-832Decree No. 2020-832 of June 30, 2020, on the opening procedures for private higher education institutions
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This law modifies the requirements for the establishment and administration of private higher education institutions in France, focusing on technical private higher education. It introduces specific conditions regarding the nationality, age, qualifications, and experience of administrators and professors, allowing for some exceptions under certain circumstances. Additionally, it mandates that private institutions submit regular reports on teaching staff qualifications to ensure compliance with new regulations.
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Key Changes
- Replaced the requirements for administrators and professors, including identity verification and criminal background checks.
- Established new sections regarding the opening procedures and recognition of private technical higher education institutions.
- Specified conditions under which exceptions to the qualification requirements can be granted by the academic rector.
Obligations
What this law requires
Private higher education institution administrators and professors must submit identity documents, age verification, and nationality proof before opening declaration filing
Administrators and professors must provide an original criminal record extract (bulletin n°3) dated less than three months prior to submission of opening declaration
Administrators and professors must hold a professional title, diploma, or certification at a level equivalent to or exceeding the highest level offered by the institution, or provide evidence of professional practice corresponding to the teaching provided
Directors of private technical higher education institutions must be at least 25 years old
Directors of private technical higher education institutions must have exercised management or teaching functions for at least 5 years in public or private postsecondary institutions within EU or EEA member states