GLOSSARY Duty: refers to the tasks assigned in accordance with the law. Ministry in charge of Education: Refers to any public institution, which is responsible for the education sector and although this institution is responsible for other tasks. The use of the term "Ministry in charge of Education" is to pinpoint an institution, which is responsible for educational affaires, which can normally be changed according to the mandate of the Royal Government. Obligation: Refers to legal tie to be fulfilled compulsorily. Formal education: Refers to processes of an education, which is systematic and proper in structure and hierarchy. Formal education is provided by educational institutions with appropriate educational licenses or educational accreditation in accordance with the legal criteria and procedures stipulated in this law. Non-formal education: Refers to educational activities, which are systematically prepared and conducted outside of the framework of formal education programs to offer a number of selected studies. Non-formal education covers a wide range of education programs such as literacy, life and professional skills and basic education for learners who do not attend schools delivering formal education. Non-formal education consists of continuous and equivalent studies that are integrating into formal education or life-long education. Learners in non formal education have the right to request to be assessed and to take tests for assessing the equivalent levels of their education by education authorities as stipulated in this law. Education for all (EFA): Refers to the global movement for children, adolescents and mature persons to get benefit from complete and qualitative education. Qualitative education: Refers to a type of education, which fulfills the needs for basic and continuing education for the whole lives of the learners. -21-