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09.07 What is a further education institution (FEI)?

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01 Nov 2024

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    Further education institution” or “FEI” means an institution falling within s 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (s.99(1) ALNET), which are: 

    (a) institutions conducted by further education corporations, and

    (b) an institution that has been designated as an FEI under s.28 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.

    (c) sixth form colleges,

    The obligations under Welsh law on further education institutions only apply to those in Wales. An FEI will be (s 99(3) ALNET):

    1. in Wales if its activities are carried on wholly or mainly in Wales; 
    2. in England if its activities are carried on wholly or mainly in England.

    The Welsh Government list of FEIs in Wales: Further Education Institutions: contact details.

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales

    Nodi No-nonsense Guide Wales
    Authors: Civitas Law education team