Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is NAPEI?

NAPEI stands for the National Association of Private Educational Institutions.

What are the benefits of joining NAPEI?

NAPEI offers a range of benefits to its members:

Represents and protects the interests of stakeholders in private education at ministerial and departmental level.
Advises on specific issues raised by individual members or members generally and provides consultation services on education matters related to government policies and laws.
Highlights members’ problems and issues to the relevant statutory bodies and ministries through dialogues and memorandums forwarded collectively as an industry.
Ensures the voice of its members is heard by sitting on ministerial committees and boards.
Conducts seminars to keep members informed of the latest government policies on education.
Organizes regular education fairs and school roadshows, providing opportunities for members to promote their services and products to the public.
Organizes an annual dinner to encourage fellowship among members.
Organizes the annual NAPEI Excellence Awards to recognize excellence in the provision of education by its members.
Provides training programmes for NAPEI members at a subsidised rate or free of charge.
Provides up-to-date information on education.

What are the criteria to become a member of NAPEI?

To become a member:

The institution must be a registered body approved to provide education-related services by the relevant ministries and should offer education-related services.
Submit a completed application form to the Secretariat.
Enclose an Entrance Fee of RM1,000 and an Annual Subscription Fee of RM1,000.
Attach the MOA and/or AOA, licence or approvals from the relevant ministry, institution profile, and promotional materials.

How is NAPEI different from other associations?

NAPEI is different from other associations because it represents all institutions that offer education-related services as per their MOA and are registered with NAPEI.

Our membership includes universities, university colleges, colleges, language centres, training centres, vocational skills providers, publishers, schools, kindergartens, education exhibitors, education consultants, and institutions or organisations that offer core education services.

How can NAPEI assist members with their problems?

Members with issues may forward the following to NAPEI:

A written letter briefly outlining the nature of the issue and the chronological order of events leading to it.
Communication related to the issue.
Details of the issue.
The expected outcome regarding the issue.

The National Council shall then examine all documents, decide on the appropriate course of action, and inform the member about the steps to be taken jointly.

How frequently does NAPEI organize members get-together?

NAPEI organizes:

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) once a year within 90 days of the closure of the financial year (31 December).
Training programmes and policy briefings regularly for members to obtain information and network with other members.
An annual dinner, Malam NAPEI, to bring members together for an evening of recognition and fellowship.

Where do I get a copy of the Rules of NAPEI?

You may download the NAPEI Constitution from the website or send an email to:

enquiry@napei.org.my

When must the annual subscription be paid?

The annual subscription must be paid within 60 days of the commencement of the new financial year to renew membership.

What happens if the subscription is not paid within the 90 days?

A letter of notification will be sent. Members who still do not renew their membership within 180 days of the commencement of the financial year will have their membership terminated and must return the registration certificate to the NAPEI Secretariat.

Can such member re-apply to register?

Yes. Such institutions may submit a new application together with the annual subscription and membership fees and must settle all outstanding dues.

How can members and the public obtain information on NAPEI?

Our website, www.napei.org.my, displays information on NAPEI for the perusal of members and the public.

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