P19. What is the highest qualification [the respondent] attained?

P19. Highest qualification
For all household members aged three years and over, ask for the highest qualification attained.

The highest qualification in education is classified according to the nature of qualification obtained through the regular school system, for public and private colleges and universities. The qualification should be based on the levels of education acquired.

Example: For people educated in Malawi, only those who completed a program of study at UNIMA or any other recognized university will have as their highest formal education completed BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD or whatever the case may be. Also, for those educated at any other recognized tertiary institutions who have acquired certificates or diplomas, the same principle shall apply.

If someone reached Form 4 but did not pass MSCE, then his highest qualification attainment is JC and not MSCE. If someone went up to standard 8 but did not obtain the Primary School Leaving Certificate, he must be regarded as having no education qualification; that is his highest educational qualification will be "None" and shade code 0.

Note: It is important that you should first of all find out exactly what certificate the household member is currently holding before circling any code.

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