On the ratification of the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education

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The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 5, 2026 No. 260-VIII SAM

To ratify the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, done in Tokyo on November 26, 2011, with the following caveat: "Articles IV.7, V.1, V.2, V.3, VI.3 and VIII.4 Conventions do not apply to the Republic of Kazakhstan.".

President

Republic of Kazakhstan

K. TOKAEV

Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education

Tokyo, November 26, 2011

THE PREAMBLE

The Parties to this Convention:

Guided by a common desire to strengthen our existing geographical, cultural, educational and economic ties,

Recalling, as stated in the UNESCO Charter, that "The Organization aims to promote peace and security by expanding cooperation among peoples in the fields of education, science and culture",

Recognizing the significant diversity that exists in the traditions, systems and values of education in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region,

Convinced that the diversity of cultures and higher education systems in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region is an exceptional asset,

Striving to strengthen and expand cooperation between the Parties in order to make optimal use of their human potential in order to promote the advancement of knowledge and the continuous improvement of the quality of higher education in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region,

Desiring to give the people of the Asia-Pacific region the opportunity to take full advantage of this cultural wealth, making it easier for citizens of each Party, in particular students and teachers, to access the educational system of each Party, with due regard to internal regulatory requirements,

Convinced that, within the framework of such cooperation, the recognition of qualifications in higher education will facilitate the international mobility of students and teachers,

Aware of the need to expand cultural exchanges in order to promote economic, social, cultural and technological development, as well as the consolidation of peace in the Asia-Pacific region, Recalling that many Parties have concluded bilateral or sub-regional agreements on the recognition of qualifications in higher education, while seeking, through this Convention, to complement these efforts by disseminating cooperation for the entire Asia-Pacific region,

Aware that this Convention should also be considered in the context of UNESCO recognition conventions covering other regions of the world, as well as UNESCO Recommendations on the Recognition of Training Courses and Certificates of Higher Education in 1993.,

Aware of the wide-scale changes that have taken place in the field of higher education in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region since the adoption of the above-mentioned conventions and have led to a significantly increased diversification within and between national education systems, as well as the need to bring legal acts and practices in line with these processes,

Striving to establish active international cooperation at the global level with the Parties to other UNESCO regional conventions,

Aware of the need to find joint solutions to practical problems and challenges related to the recognition of qualifications in higher education that will enhance the mobility of students and teachers in the Asia-Pacific region,

Aware of the need to improve current recognition practices so that they are more transparent and better adapted to the current state of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region,

Considering that the recognition by all Parties of higher education qualifications issued by other Parties is an important measure aimed at promoting academic mobility between the Parties,

Desiring to ensure the widest possible recognition of qualifications in higher education in order to promote lifelong learning and democratize education, taking into account the cultural characteristics of each Party,

Respecting the right of each Party to develop and introduce a system of qualifications, as well as the independence of its institutions,

We have agreed on the following:

SECTION I. DEFINITIONS

Article I

For the purposes of this Convention, the following definitions apply:

Convention of 1983

Regional Convention on the Recognition of Academic Courses, Diplomas of Higher Education and Academic Degrees in the Countries of Asia and the Pacific, adopted in Bangkok on December 16, 1983.

Access (to higher education)

The right of persons with appropriate qualifications to submit their candidacy and be considered for admission to a higher education institution.

Accreditation

An assessment and review procedure by which a higher education program or institution of higher education can be recognized or certified as meeting certain standards.

Admission (to institutions and higher education programs)

An action or system that allows candidates with appropriate qualifications to continue their studies at a specific institution of higher education and/or in a specific higher education program.

Evaluation (of institutions or programs)

The process of determining the quality of education in a specific institution of higher education or in a specific higher education program.

Assessment (of individual qualifications)

A written opinion or assessment of an individual's individual foreign qualifications by the recognition authority.

Displaced person

A person who is forced to leave his place of residence or his environment and cease his professional activity.

Authorized body on recognition issues

A government or non-governmental body officially authorized by the Government to make decisions on the recognition of foreign qualifications.

The component parts of the Party

Government structures at the national, regional, federal, or regional level.

General requirements for access (to higher education)

The conditions that must be met in all cases in order to gain access to higher education.

Higher education

Post-secondary education, specialist training or research, which are recognized by the relevant authorities of the Party as constituting its higher education system.

Institution of higher education

An institution providing higher education that is recognized by the relevant authorities of the Party.

Higher Education program

A study program that is recognized by the relevant authorities of a Party as part of its higher education system and upon completion of which the student receives a qualification in higher education.

Mutatis Mutandis

A Latin expression meaning "taking into account the relevant differences."

Non-traditional models

They refer to qualifications obtained through alternative learning mechanisms.

Partial training courses

Any homogeneous part of a higher education program that, while not being a complete program, can be considered as a significant acquisition of knowledge and skills.

Qualifications that give access to higher education

Any qualification document issued by the relevant authorities confirming the successful completion of the study program and giving its holder the right to be considered as a candidate for admission to a higher education institution.

Qualifications in higher education

Any degree award document, diploma, or other certificate issued by a higher education institution certifying the successful completion of a higher education program.

Quality assurance

An ongoing process of evaluating and improving the quality of a higher education system, institution, or program, designed to assure stakeholders that acceptable standards are being met and improved.

Recognition of prior learning

The procedure for the official recognition of knowledge and skills acquired by a person as a result of formal and/or informal education.

Recognition of qualifications

An official confirmation of the value of a foreign educational qualification established and issued by the competent authorities of the Party on recognition issues.

Secondary education

A level of education of any kind following primary, elementary, preparatory, intermediate or basic education, the purpose of which may be to prepare students for higher education and which leads to obtaining a secondary school graduation certificate or entitles students to higher education.

Specific requirements (for admission to higher education)

Conditions that must be fulfilled in addition to the general requirements for admission to study in a particular higher education program or to obtain a specific higher education qualification in a particular field of knowledge.

Appendix to UNESCO diplomas

The reference document of the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Related to Higher Education in the European Region, known as the Lisbon Recognition Convention, means a document describing the nature, level, context, content and status of training courses completed and successfully completed by the person indicated in the initial qualification to which this annex is attached.

SECTION II. AUTHORIZED BODIES ON RECOGNITION ISSUES

Article II.1

1. In the event that the central authorities of a Party are authorized to make decisions on recognition issues, that Party is directly bound by the provisions of this Convention and takes the necessary measures to ensure the implementation of the provisions of this Convention on its territory.

2. In the event that the constituent parts of a Party have the authority to make decisions on recognition, that Party, at the time of signature or when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, or at any time thereafter, submits to the depositary a brief statement on its constitutional structure. In such cases, the competent authorities for the recognition of the components of the Party designated in this way shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Convention in the territory of that Party.

3. Where individual institutions of higher education or other bodies have the authority to make decisions on recognition, each Party, in accordance with its constitutional structure or structure, shall transmit the text of this Convention to such institutions or bodies and take all possible measures to facilitate their favorable consideration and application of its provisions.

4. The provisions of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply mutatis mutandis to the obligations of the Parties which they assume in accordance with subsequent articles of this Convention.

Article IL2

At the time of signature or at any time thereafter when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, each Party shall inform the depositary of this Convention of the authorities authorized to make various types of decisions on recognition.

Article II.3

Nothing in this Convention shall be deemed to override any more favourable provisions relating to the recognition of qualifications in higher education issued by one of the Parties and contained in or arising from an existing or future agreement to which the Party is bound.

SECTION III. BASIC PRINCIPLES RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Article III.1

1. Holders of qualifications issued by one of the Parties, when applying to the competent recognition authority, receive an appropriate opportunity for a timely assessment of these qualifications.

2. In order for holders of qualifications to exercise this right, each Party undertakes to take appropriate measures to review the application for recognition of qualifications, assessing, first of all, the acquired knowledge and skills.

Article III.2

Each Party shall ensure that the procedures and criteria used in the assessment and recognition of qualifications are transparent, consistent, reliable, fair and non-discriminatory.

Article Sh.3

1. Recognition decisions are made on the basis of relevant information about the qualifications for which recognition is sought.

2. The obligation to provide appropriate information lies primarily with the holder of qualifications, who ensures the integrity of such information.

3. The Parties shall instruct or, where appropriate, invite all educational institutions within their educational systems to respond to any reasonable requests for information in order to assess the qualifications obtained in these institutions. In particular, the Parties invite institutions within their educational systems to provide, upon request and within a reasonable time, relevant information to the holder of qualifications, as well as to the institution or recognition authority of the Party in which recognition is sought.

4. After proper presentation of information related to the assessment of qualifications, the responsibility for proving that an application does not meet the established requirements lies with the recognition authority.

Article III.4

In order to promote the recognition of qualifications, each Party shall ensure that sufficient and understandable information about its education system is provided.

Article Sh.5

Decisions on the recognition of qualifications are made within a reasonable time, agreed upon in advance by the competent recognition authority and calculated from the moment all necessary information is provided on this request. In case of refusal of recognition, the reasons for this refusal are explained and information is provided on possible measures that the holder of the qualification can take in order to obtain recognition at a later date. In case of refusal of recognition or absence of any decision, the holder of the qualification has the right to file an appeal within a reasonable time in accordance with the relevant procedures adopted in each Party.

SECTION IV. RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Article IV.1

Each Party, in order to access each of its higher education programmes, recognizes qualifications issued by other Parties that meet the general requirements for access to these relevant higher education programmes, unless it can be proven that there are significant differences between the general requirements for access in the Party where the qualifications were obtained and in the Party where the qualifications were obtained., which seeks recognition of these qualifications.

Article IV.2

Alternatively, it is sufficient for a Party to provide the holder of a qualification issued by one of the other Parties with the opportunity to receive an assessment of that qualification at the request of the holder; in this case, the provisions of article IV shall apply mutatis mutandis.1.

Article IV.3

In the event that admission to a particular higher education program depends on meeting specific requirements in addition to the general access requirements, the recognition authorities of the Party concerned may establish additional requirements for holders of higher education qualifications issued by other Parties, or assess whether holders of qualifications in the field of higher education meet comparable requirements. higher education issued by other Parties.

Article IV.4

In the event that secondary education certificates obtained from a Party provide access to higher education only in combination with additional examinations as a precondition for access, other Parties may also make access dependent on these requirements or offer an alternative option to meet such additional requirements within their own educational systems.

Article IV.5

Without prejudice to the provisions of articles IV.1 to IV.4, admission to a particular institution of higher education or to a particular higher education program in such an institution may be limited or selective. In cases where admission to a higher education institution and/or a higher education program is selective, admission procedures are established to ensure that foreign qualifications in higher education are evaluated in accordance with the fundamental principles of equity and non-discrimination set out in section III.

Article IV.6

Without prejudice to the provisions of articles IV.1 to IV.5, admission to a particular institution of higher education may be conditioned by the need for the holder of the qualification to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the language or languages taught at the relevant educational institution, or in other specially designated languages, so that the holder of the qualification is prepared to effectively complete the relevant training.

Article IV.7

Qualifications acquired through non-traditional models that provide access to higher education in one Party are evaluated fairly in other Parties.

Article IV.8

In order to ensure access to higher education programs, each Party may make the recognition of qualifications issued by foreign educational institutions operating in its territory dependent on specific requirements of national legislation or specific agreements concluded with the Party of origin of such institutions.

SECTION V. RECOGNITION OF PARTIAL TRAINING COURSES

Article V.l

Each Party, as appropriate, recognizes or at least evaluates partial training courses completed in a higher education program in one of the other Parties. This recognition consists of crediting such partial training courses in order to complete the higher education program of the Party in which recognition is sought, unless significant differences can be shown between the completed partial training courses and the part of the higher education program and/or the full higher education program of the Party in which recognition is sought.

Article V.2

The provisions of article V.1 apply mutatis mutandis to partial training courses conducted through non-traditional models.

Article V.3

In particular, each Party shall promote the recognition of partial training courses in the following cases::

(a) if there is a previously concluded agreement between:

(i) the institution of higher education or the recognition authority responsible for the relevant partial training courses, and

(ii) the institution of higher education or the recognition authority responsible for the recognition sought; and

(b) when the institution of higher education in which the partial training courses have been completed has issued a certificate or an extract from the examination sheet certifying that the student has successfully completed the established requirements for the specified partial training courses.

SECTION V. RECOGNITION OF PARTIAL TRAINING COURSES

Article V.l

Article V.2

The provisions of article V.1 apply mutatis mutandis to partial training courses conducted through non-traditional models.

Article V.3

In particular, each Party shall promote the recognition of partial training courses in the following cases::

(a) if there is a previously concluded agreement between:

(i) the institution of higher education or the recognition authority responsible for the relevant partial training courses, and

(ii) the institution of higher education or the recognition authority responsible for the recognition sought; and

SECTION VI. RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Article VI.1

Due to the fact that the decision on recognition is based mainly on the knowledge and skills attested by qualifications in higher education, each Party recognizes qualifications in higher education issued by the other Party, except in cases where significant differences can be shown.

Article VL2

Alternatively, it is sufficient for a Party to provide the holder of a higher education qualification issued by the other Party with the opportunity to receive an assessment of that qualification upon the holder's request; in this case, the provisions of article VL1 shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Article VL3

The provisions of articles VI.1 and VI.2 apply mutatis mutandis to qualifications in higher education obtained through non-traditional models within the Party's education system and in accordance with internal regulatory requirements.

Article VI.4

A Party's recognition of a higher education qualification issued by one of the other Parties may entail one or more of the following consequences:

(a) access to further education in higher education, including relevant examinations, or to postgraduate training under conditions similar to those applicable to holders of qualifications of the Party from which recognition is sought;

(b) the use of an academic degree in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Party from which recognition is sought, or under its jurisdiction;

(c) access to employment opportunities in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Party from which recognition is sought or under its jurisdiction.

Article VI.5

A survey by the authorized body of a Party on the recognition of qualifications in higher education issued by the other Party may be used in the form of a recommendation addressed to one or more of the following structures/persons:

(a) any educational institution for the purpose of admission to its programs;

(b) any other recognition authority;

Article VI.6

Each Party may recognize qualifications in the field of higher education issued by foreign institutions of higher education operating in its territory, subject to compliance with specific requirements of national legislation or specific agreements concluded with the Party to which such educational institutions belong.

SECTION VII. RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS HELD BY REFUGEES, DISPLACED PERSONS AND PERSONS IN REFUGEE SITUATIONS

Article VII

Each Party, within its educational system and in accordance with its constitutional, legal and regulatory provisions, shall take all reasonable measures to develop procedures, including recognition of prior education, aimed at ensuring a fair and prompt assessment of whether refugees, displaced persons and persons in refugee situations meet the relevant requirements for access to programs. higher education or for the recognition of qualifications for the purpose of employment, even in cases where qualifications, received from one of the Parties cannot be documented.

SECTION VIII. INFORMATION ON ASSESSMENT/ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION ISSUES

Article VIII.1

Each Party shall provide appropriate information on any educational institution within its higher education system and on its quality assurance system in order to enable the recognition authorities of the other Parties to verify whether the quality of qualifications issued by these institutions justifies recognition by the Party from which this recognition is sought. Such information includes:

(a) a description of its higher education system;

(b) an overview of the various types of higher education institutions within its higher education system and the main characteristics of each type of educational institution;

(c) a list of recognized and/or accredited institutions of higher education (public and private) that make up its higher education system, indicating their authority to grant various types of qualifications, as well as the requirements for access to each type of educational institution and program;

(d) an explanation of the quality assurance mechanisms; and

(e) a list of educational institutions located outside its territory that that Party considers to be part of its higher education system.

Article VIII.2

Each Party shall provide relevant, accurate and up-to-date information in order to promote the recognition of higher education qualifications by:

(a) Facilitating access to reliable and accurate information about their higher education system and qualifications in higher education;

(b) facilitating access to information on higher education systems and qualifications in the field of higher education of other Parties; and

(c) advising or informing on the recognition and evaluation of qualifications in accordance with national laws and regulations.

Article VIII.3

Each Party shall take appropriate measures to establish and support a national information center that will provide information on the higher education system. The types of national information center may vary.

Article VIII.4

The Parties shall promote, through their national information centers or by other means, the use of:

(a) "UNESCO Diploma Supplements" or any other comparable qualification supplement; and

(b) The Guidelines on "Quality Assurance in Cross-border Higher Education" prepared by UNESCO/OECD and/or any comparable document developed by their respective institutions of higher education, taking into account their respective national laws and regulations.

SECTION IX. IMPLEMENTATION

Article IX.1

The Committee of the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, hereinafter referred to as the "Committee", is the body responsible for monitoring, promoting and facilitating the implementation of this Convention.

Article IX.2

1. A Committee is hereby established, which includes one representative from each Party.

2. States that are not Parties to this Convention may participate in the meetings of the Committee as observers. Representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in recognition issues in the region may also be invited to attend Committee meetings as observers.

3. The Committee may adopt, by a majority vote of the Parties, recommendations, declarations, protocols and models of best practices in order to guide the competent authorities of the Parties on recognition issues in their implementation of this Convention and in their consideration of applications for recognition of qualifications in higher education. Although these documents are not binding on the Parties, the Parties do their best to follow them, bring them to the attention of the competent recognition authorities and encourage their application.

4. The Committee maintains contacts with UNESCO regional committees that deal with the application of conventions on the recognition of academic courses, diplomas of higher education and academic degrees adopted under the auspices of UNESCO.

5. A simple majority of the Parties constitutes a quorum.

6. The Committee shall adopt its own Rules of Procedure. It holds its regular meetings at least once every three years. The Committee meets for the first time during the year of entry into force of this Convention, and then annually for the first five years to address issues related to its implementation.

7. The secretariat services of the Committee are provided by the Director General of UNESCO.

Article IX.3

1. A network of national information centers on academic mobility and recognition shall be established to support and facilitate the practical implementation of this Convention by national recognition authorities.

2. Each Party shall appoint one of the members of its national information center to work in the network of national information centers. If several national information centers are established or have been established, they are all members of this network, but the respective national information centers have only one vote.

3. The Network of National Information Centers holds an annual plenary meeting at which it elects its Chairman and the Presidium.

4. The Director General of UNESCO is responsible for the secretariat services of the network of national information centers.

5. The network of national information centers collects relevant information from the Parties on academic recognition and mobility issues.

SECTION X. FINAL PROVISIONS

Article X.1

1. This Convention is open for signature and ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by all UNESCO member States and the Holy See.

2. These States may express their consent to be bound by the provisions of this Convention by:

(a) Signatures without reservations regarding ratification, acceptance, approval or accession;

(b) signatures subject to ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, followed by ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; or

3. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Director General of UNESCO, hereinafter referred to as the "depositary".

Article X.2

This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of one month from the date on which five UNESCO Member States from the Asia-Pacific region have expressed their consent to be bound by the provisions of this Convention. It shall enter into force for each other State on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of one month from the date on which that State expresses its consent to be bound by the provisions of the Convention.

Article X.3

1. The Parties to this Convention that are no longer Contracting Parties to the 1983 Convention undertake to refrain from becoming Contracting Parties to the 1983 Convention.

2. The Parties to this Convention who are simultaneously Contracting Parties to the 1983 Convention:

(a) apply the provisions of this Convention in their mutual relations; and

(b) continue to apply the 1983 Convention in their relations with any other Contracting Party to the 1983 Convention that is not a Party to this Convention.

Article X.4

1. Any State may, at the time of signature or when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, specify the territory or territories to which this Convention applies.

2. Any Party may at any time thereafter, by a declaration addressed to the depositary, extend the application of this Convention to any other territory specified in the declaration. In respect of such territory, the Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of one month from the date of receipt of such declaration by the depositary.

Article X.5

1. Any Party may denounce this Convention at any time by notifying the depositary.

2. Such denunciation shall take effect on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of twelve months from the date of receipt of the notification by the depositary. In this case, the denunciation does not affect the recognition decisions taken earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Convention.

3. The issue of termination or suspension of this Convention as a result of a violation by one of the Parties of any provision that is essential for achieving the objectives and objectives of this Convention shall be resolved in accordance with international law.

Article X.6

1. Any State may, at the time of signature or when depositing its instrument of ratification, recognition, approval or accession, declare that it reserves the right not to apply in whole or in part one or more of the following articles of this Convention: article IV.7, Article V.1, article V.2, article V.3, article VI.3 and article VIII.4. No other reservations are allowed.

2. Any Party that has made a reservation in accordance with the preceding paragraph may withdraw it in whole or in part by notifying the depositary. The withdrawal of a reservation shall take effect on the date of receipt of such notification by the depositary.

3. A Party that has made a reservation in respect of a provision of this Convention may not require the application of that provision by any other Party; however, if its reservation is partial or conditional, it may require the application of that provision to the extent that it itself has accepted it.

Article X.7

1. Amendments to this Convention may be adopted by the Committee by a two-thirds majority vote of the Parties. Any amendment so adopted shall be incorporated into the Protocol to this Convention. The Protocol specifies the conditions for its entry into force, which in any case require the consent of the Parties to the binding nature of this protocol.

2. Amendments to section III of this Convention in accordance with the procedure provided for in paragraph 1 above are not permitted.

3. Any amendment proposal shall be notified to the depositary, who shall transmit it to the Parties no later than three months before the meeting of the Committee. The Depositary also informs the UNESCO Executive Board.

Article X.8

The Depositary shall notify the Parties to this Convention, as well as other UNESCO Member States, of any of the following events:

(a) any signature made in accordance with the provisions of article X.1.2;

(b) the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with the provisions of article X.1.2;

(d) the introduction or withdrawal of any reservation made in accordance with the provisions of article X.6;

(e) any denunciation of this Convention in accordance with the provisions of article X.5;

(f) any declaration made in accordance with the provisions of article X.4;

(g) any proposal made in accordance with the provisions of article X.7;

(h) any notification to the recognition authorities made in accordance with the provisions of article II.2;

(i) any other action, notification or communication relating to this Convention.

In witness whereof, the undersigned, duly authorized representatives, have signed this Convention.

Done at Tokyo on the twenty-sixth day of November 2011, in the Chinese, English and Russian languages, all three texts being equally authentic, in a single copy, which shall be deposited in the archives of the United Nations.

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