Africa-Press – Eswatini. As results season approaches, acting CEO of the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) Dr Ncamsile Motsa urges families and students to pause, verify and choose accredited institutions and courses protecting futures, finances and career prospects.
As thousands of learners prepare for life after secondary school, the ESHEC has intensified its national Choose Right, Choose Accredited campaign, positioning accreditation as a critical safeguard for students and families navigating high‐pressure decisions.
“For many households, the period following examination results is marked by urgency. Learners want to move forward, parents fear idleness, and persuasive marketing from institutions can push families into rushed choices,” Dr Motsa says.
“ESHEC warns that without accreditation, a qualification can quickly become a dead end; costly, unrecognised and career‐limiting.”
Accreditation as Protection
ESHEC is reframing accreditation not as a technical requirement, but as consumer protection.
“Accredited institutions and programmes meet defined quality standards, ensuring qualifications are recognised by employers and universities locally and internationally,” she says.
The campaign responds to the rise of unaccredited providers that promise fast‐track success but leave graduates stranded with certificates that hold little value. Through public awareness, verification tools and updated registers, ESHEC is equipping learners and parents to check before they commit.
A Clear Message to the Class of 2025
With results expected in early 2026, ESHEC’s guidance to the Class of 2025 is simple: pause, verify and choose accredited. Red flags include institutions not listed on ESHEC’s official register, unusually short completion times, aggressive marketing without proof of accreditation, and vague contact details.
“Accreditation guarantees that effort and investment translate into real opportunity,” says Dr Ncamsile Motsa, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ESHEC. “It ensures education opens doors rather than closes them.”
Empowering Students and Parents
The campaign places learners at the centre, providing:
Up‐to‐date lists of accredited institutions and programmes
Digital tools to independently verify accreditation
School and community outreach
Media engagement and guidance materials
Parents and guardians are also a key focus. ESHEC is expanding parent‐focused sensitisation, helplines and online platforms to help families confidently say no to unverified providers.
Schools as Trusted Partners
Teachers and guidance officers remain trusted voices for learners. ESHEC works closely with the Ministry of Education’s Career Guidance and Counselling Unit to equip schools with training, toolkits and accurate information, ensuring consistent advice nationwide.
Regulation with Partnership
While ESHEC enforces the Higher Education Act of 2013, it also supports institutions to meet accreditation standards through technical guidance and collaboration. The result is stronger compliance, more credible options for students, and a higher education sector aligned with national and international expectations.
Building Trust, Looking to 2030
Beyond awareness, the campaign is rebuilding trust in qualifications, institutions and the system itself. By 2030, ESHEC envisions a transparent, competitive and innovative higher education sector where accredited qualifications are universally trusted and students make informed choices with confidence.
“The message is clear that education is one of the most significant investments a family can make. The future is too important to gamble. Choosing right begins with choosing accredited,” Dr Motsa says.
She added that parents and students can visit their website www.eshec.org.sz for the official list of accredited institutions and courses or contact the ESHEC offices at 24049407.
Source: Eswatini Positive News – News Website
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