No, there is no equivalent of "deemed boards" for schools in the way there are "deemed-to-be-universities" for higher education in India.
The concept of "deemed to be university" is a specific accreditation status granted to a higher educational institution (like a college) by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Education, allowing it autonomy in setting its own syllabus, conducting examinations, and awarding degrees.
School education is structured differently:
- Governing Bodies: Schools are affiliated with a number of recognized boards. These are established by either the central government or state governments and have the authority to prescribe curricula and conduct examinations for classes 10 and 12.
- Central Boards: The primary national boards are the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- State Boards: Each state has its own board of education (e.g., Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan) that governs the schools within that state.
- International Boards: Some schools also offer international curricula like the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE).
All these boards operate under the oversight of government bodies and are part of a recognized system of school education. The status of "deemed" with the autonomy it implies for higher education institutions does not apply to school boards.
USA :
That is correct; there is no direct equivalent of "deemed boards" for high schools in the United States in the way the "deemed-to-be-universities" concept functions in the Indian higher education system.
Here's why:
- Decentralized System: The U.S. does not have a centralized national education system or a federal body that grants a special "deemed" status to school boards. Educational standards and recognition are primarily set at the state and local levels.
- Accreditation Model: Instead of a "deemed" status granted by a central government ministry (like in India for universities), U.S. high schools rely on a system of accreditation by independent, private, regional, or national agencies recognized by the Department of Education. This accreditation process assures a certain level of educational quality and ensures that diplomas are widely recognized by other institutions and employers.
- State-Level Recognition: State departments of education oversee public high schools and ensure they meet state-mandated requirements. A diploma from a state-recognized public high school is generally considered valid and standard.
- Private School Oversight: Private high schools also exist and typically seek accreditation from one of the recognized accrediting bodies to validate their educational programs.
In essence, the U.S. system uses the general concept of accreditation to establish educational legitimacy across the board, rather than a specific "deemed" status for select, high-performing boards or institutions in K-12 education.
