Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

74.   Establishment and management of tertiary institution

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    (1)   The Minister may establish and maintain, in accordance with this Act and regulations made under this Act, teachers' colleges, technical colleges, and any other institution of higher education at such places as the Minister may determine.

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    (2)   A teachers' college or technical college or other tertiary institution may be established as a department or part of a public secondary school.

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    (3)   Where a tertiary institution is independently established the Minister may by order provide for—

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      (a)     its curriculum;

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      (b)     the criteria for admission of students;

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      (c)     the payment of fees;

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      (d)     the appointment of the staff, including their terms and conditions of employment;

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      (e)     its management; and

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      (f)     regulations regarding the—

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        (i)     professional behaviour of instructors, lecturers and tutors, and

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        (ii)     conduct and discipline of students and trainees.