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Higher Secondary
Education Board (HSEB)
1 Introduction
Higher Secondary
Education Act, which came into effect in 1989 AD. The Board is
involved in running the 10+2 system in the country. Nepal National
Commission of Education 1992 recommended the importance of the 10+2
structure in the education system and viewed it as the first step
towards specialization. However, it was felt that the 10+2
structure should essentially focus on the need for addressing middle
level manpower requirements and for imparting necessary knowledge
and skills to those students who want to continue their education at
the undergraduate level.
2 Objectives
The objectives of
Higher Secondary Education are:
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To prepare
students for the world of work especially in meeting middle level
manpower requirements in different fields.
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·To
prepare students for general higher education and for professional
disciplines.
3 Rationale
Creating
opportunities for graduates of secondary education to pursue higher
study is the main intent of the Higher Secondary Education System.
However, various other factors in favor of this educational system
are mentioned below:
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The 10+2 system is characteristically democratic
because, with the opening of 10+2 schools, the SLC pass students
in rural areas do not have to miss out further education due to
the difficulty of access. Students aiming for higher education can
study in their own surroundings.
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This system is basically oriented to addressing the
issue of equity in higher education with emphasis on creating a
congenial environment for girls and for deprived and disadvantaged
groups of people getting this level of education.
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Relevant curricula, quality text materials and the
involvement of qualified teachers for effective instructional
processes are the major emphases of the 10+2 system. Judged from
this standpoint, this system will be successful in producing
people with high potentials needed for all-round national
development.
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Since SLC pass students are still rather immature,
they should not be making firm decisions about higher studies
independently, the 10+2 system provides them with constant
guidance and counseling services.
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A school is greatly strengthened by older students
who can give a lead and example to younger students and the whole
intellectual ethos of the school is improved. Similarly, the
universities will be greatly improved by having more mature
undergraduates who have learned to study by themselves and think
critically and clearly.
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The 10+2 structure is significant in bringing about
uniformity between educational structures of Nepal and other Asian
countries, especially SAARC member states.
4 Functions
The main functions
of the HSEB are as follows:
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Granting approval
for +2 schools.
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Developing and
revising curricula and textbook materials.
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Conducting
examinations and publishing results.
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Awarding
certificates to higher Secondary School graduates.
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Supervising and
monitoring Higher Secondary School programs.
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Implementing plans
and programs for improving Higher Secondary Education.
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Recruiting
technical, professional and administrative staff.
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Designing and
implementing training programs for +2 school teachers and other
staff.
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Conducting
seminars and workshops.
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Undertaking
research activities, which focus on various issues in this field.
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Keeping liaison
with various national and international institutions.
5 Affiliation
The HSEB may grant
affiliation to an HMG recognized secondary school or an institution
willing to open a Higher Secondary School under specified condition
relating to physical facilities, qualified teachers, adequate number
of students, financial provision, etc. The HSEB till December 1999
affiliated 504 higher secondary schools.
6 Examination
The office of the
Controller of Examinations of the HSEB administers the final
examinations. Certificates are awarded to those candidates who duly
pass the final examination.
Source: HSEB,
Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
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