Approved Locations

Africa South

Angola

EnglishConnect in Angola

Summary

April 26, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an Angolan religious organization (the “Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Angola. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the SelfReliance activities already taking place in Angola. Missionaries in Angola under a temporary stay visa (Visto de Permanência Temporária) may also use the EnglishConnect program as part of their teaching activities without jeopardizing their visas. The Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

Local counsel reviewed the EnglishConnect program in Angola and identified the following country-specific guidelines:

Angolan law requires advertisements broadcasted to the general public through any media, including paid social media ads, to be issued by a registered Angolan advertising agency. Because of this, the Church should not issue any mass media advertising of the EnglishConnect program without commissioning a registered Angolan advertising agency. However, handbills, posters, announcements in Church, “pass-along” cards, and social media posts on personal and institutional pages or feeds and the like are acceptable and may occur without involvement of an advertising agency.

In addition, the program should be operated in Angola according to the following general program guidelines:

Any advertising of the EnglishConnect program must include (i) the name of the Church, (ii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are provided free of charge, and (iii) a statement that EnglishConnect courses are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide all students a hard copy of or a link to the Church’s Global Privacy Notice and instruct them to read it. A printable version of the Global Privacy Notice is available at the following link: privacynotice.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. ¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Angola. Because BYUPW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Angola on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using their Church Account, they do not need to be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Botswana

EnglishConnect in Botswana

Summary

June 28, 2018

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Botswana, a Botswana religious society (the “Botswana Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Botswana. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Botswana. The Botswana Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Botswana Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The conditions of this approval are that the program be operated in Botswana according to the following guidelines:

No mass media advertising of the program targeting the general public:
- I.e., no newspaper, radio, or broadly distributed social media advertising;
- Handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are acceptable.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form available on the englishconnect.org website):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction). Note: If the courses are implemented as designed, always including the gospel lesson or My Foundation for Self-Reliance lesson at the end of each class, this requirement will be met.
Follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides, including strict adherence to all registration processes.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

Appendix A ► Appendix B ►

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Eswatini

EnglishConnect in Eswatini

Summary

June 28, 2018, updated February 17, 2022¹

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Swaziland, a local association (the “Eswatini Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Eswatini. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Eswatini. The Eswatini Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Eswatini Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program in Eswatini was reviewed by local counsel. Based on that review, there are no country-specific guidelines for Eswatini. The program should be operated in Eswatini according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Eswatini. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Eswatini on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – This EnglishConnect summary was drafted June 28, 2018, but updated on February 17, 2022 to include information about advertising activities for EnglishConnect. On February 17, 2022, Derrick Ndo Jele of Robinson Bertram confirmed by email to Kirton McConkie attorney Karen Taylor DelPriore that there are no legal issues with broad advertising of EnglishConnect, or with the program generally. This summary was updated on February 17, 2022 to reflect that confirmation and to update this summary to conform to the most recent program guidelines.

2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Lesotho

EnglishConnect in Lesotho

Summary

December 13, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Lesotho Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an association (the “Association”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Lesotho. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Lesotho. The Association may issue OGC- approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Association provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Lesotho has been made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel – International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Lesotho.

The conditions of this approval are that the program be operated in Lesotho according to the following guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission in this country that has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Lesotho. Because BYU- PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Lesotho on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Madagascar

EnglishConnect in Madagascar

Summary

February 20, 2018, updated January 18, 2022¹

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Madagascar, a Madagascar religious organization (the “Madagascar Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Madagascar. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Madagascar. The Madagascar Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Madagascar Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program should be operated in Madagascar according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent for attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission that has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Madagascar. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Madagascar on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – The EnglishConnect program was originally reviewed by local counsel John W Ffooks & Co. in October 2017. In November 2021, EnglishConnect proposed broad paid advertising of the program. On January 18, 2022, Kirton McConkie attorney Karen Taylor DelPriore held a call with local counsel Claudia Randrianavory of John W. Ffooks & Co., where counsel confirmed that there are no legal issues with broad advertising of EnglishConnect, as long as the program is provided for free and is not accredited, and that there are no legal issues with the program generally. This summary was updated on January 18, 2022 to reflect that conversation and to update the format of this summary to the current standard, which includes general program guidelines and information about the EnglishConnect 3 program.

2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Malawi

EnglishConnect in Malawi

Summary

June 28, 2018, updated January 20, 2022

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Registered Trustees of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malawi, a nonprofit organization (the “Registered Trustees”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Malawi. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Malawi. The Registered Trustees may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Registered Trustees provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The English Connect program should be operated in Malawi according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Malawi. Because BYUPW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Malawi on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Malawi was originally made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel – International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Malawi. In November 2021, EnglishConnect proposed broad paid advertising of the program. On January 13, 2022, Kirton McConkie attorney Karen Taylor DelPriore held a call with local counsel Dumisani Mlauzi of Mlauzi Legal Solutions, where counsel confirmed that there are no legal issues with broad advertising of EnglishConnect, or with the program generally. This summary was updated on January 20, 2022 to reflect that conversation and to add information about EnglishConnect 3.

2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Mauritius

EnglishConnect in Mauritius

Summary

October 10, 2023

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mauritius (the “Church of Jesus Christ in Mauritius”), can carry out the EnglishConnect novice program (EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now) in Mauritius. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Mauritius. Missionaries in Mauritius may also use the EnglishConnect program as long as missionaries have a valid missionary visa, and the program remains part of the Self-Reliance activities of the Church of Jesus Christ in Mauritius. The Church of Jesus Christ in Mauritius may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Church of Jesus Christ in Mauritius provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program in Mauritius was reviewed by local counsel. Based on that review, it should be operated with the following country-specific guidelines:

Mauritius laws on advertising permit informal or non-formal advertising activities without regulation. For more formal advertisement campaigns such as paid online advertisements or advertisements released through broadcast channels, the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 2000 may apply. We recommend reviewing that issue prior to undertaking any such paid and formal online or broadcast advertisement campaign.

In addition to the country-specific guidelines above, the program should be operated in Mauritius according to the following general program guidelines:

Subject to the country-specific note regarding advertisement above, the program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect instructor who will be teaching anyone under 18.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Mauritius. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Mauritius on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Mozambique

EnglishConnect in Mozambique

Summary

December 12, 2017, updated January 25, 2022¹

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The EnglishConnect program should be operated in Madagascar according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent for attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.²
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission that has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

2 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Namibia

EnglishConnect in Namibia

Summary

December 13, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Namibia, a common law association (the “Association”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Namibia. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Namibia. The Association may issue OGC- approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Association provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Namibia has been made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel – International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Namibia.

The conditions of this approval are that the program be operated in Namibia according to the following guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission in this country that has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Namibia. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Namibia on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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South Africa

EnglishConnect in South Africa

Summary

June 28, 2018

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa, a South African association (the “South African Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in South Africa. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in South Africa. The South African Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the South African Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in South Africa has been made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel - International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in South Africa.

The conditions of this approval are that the program be operated in South Africa according to the following guidelines:

No mass media advertising of the program targeting the general public:
- I.e., no newspaper, radio, or broadly distributed social media advertising;
- Handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards are acceptable.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form on the Leaders page of the englishconnect.org website):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by online download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction). Note: If the courses are implemented as designed, always including the gospel lesson or My Foundation for Self-Reliance lesson at the end of each class, this requirement will be met.
Follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides, which include the use of the registration system (when available) to ensure data privacy.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

Appendix A ► Appendix B ►

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Zambia

EnglishConnect in Zambia

Summary

December 13, 2021

EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zambia, a non-profit organization (the “Organization”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Zambia. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Zambia. The Organization may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Organization provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Zambia has been made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel – International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Zambia.

The conditions of this approval are that the program be operated in Zambia according to the following guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads) or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.¹
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission in this country that has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Zambia. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Zambia on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.

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Zimbabwe

EnglishConnect in Zimbabwe

Summary

June 28, 2018, updated January 18, 2022¹

*This summary applies to EnglishConnect 1, EnglishConnect 2, and Learn English Now only.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe, a common law corporation (the “Zimbabwe Church”), can carry out the EnglishConnect program in Zimbabwe. The EnglishConnect program will be part of the Self-Reliance activities already taking place in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Church may issue OGC-approved certificates of completion to participants who successfully complete EnglishConnect courses. We recommend that the Zimbabwe Church provide a disclosure to each participant that EnglishConnect courses will contain religious content, that they will not carry accredited value, and outlining the cost (if any) of EnglishConnect course materials.

The EnglishConnect program should be operated in Zimbabwe according to the following general program guidelines:

The program may be advertised through mass media (newspaper, radio, paid social media ads)² or by handbills, posters, announcements in Church, or “pass-along” cards, provided the advertisements contain:
- Prominent placement of the Church’s name;
- A statement that there is no cost for EnglishConnect novice programs; and
- A statement that EnglishConnect novice programs are not accredited.
Obtain parental consent for each student 18 years old or under (using the parental consent form attached as Appendix A):
- Obtain both parent signatures where possible;
- If someone 18 or under is actually living on their own, parental consent is not needed.
Provide every student a hard copy of the Church’s Privacy Notice (attached as Appendix B) and be sure they read it.³
Do not charge any fees or costs to the participants for program participation:
- Program materials can be provided for free (by on-line download where possible) or purchased through regular distribution channels by local units or directly by participants.
At least one-third of all teaching must contain substantial religious content (i.e., religious content should take up 20 minutes of each hour of instruction or 30 minutes of each 90 minutes of instruction).
Require instructors to complete the required Church training, “Protecting Children and Youth,” and follow all local country standards for the vetting and calling of teachers of youth for any EnglishConnect teacher who will be teaching anyone under 21.
Follow all program guidelines contained in the Leader and Teacher guides.
Any mission which has never used English teaching as a contacting method must obtain specific OGC approval before beginning to use EnglishConnect materials, in order to avoid threats to missionary visas or the Church’s legal status.

EnglishConnect 3
BYU-Pathway Worldwide (“BYU-PW”) can offer EnglishConnect 3 in Zimbabwe. Because BYU-PW will offer EnglishConnect 3 through the Pathway program, it must operate under the same conditions as Pathway. For more information on EnglishConnect 3 and the Pathway program, please refer to the Pathway Program Report, under the Church Education key topic for Zimbabwe on InfoGuide. (In the past, Brigham Young University – Idaho was the entity that offered Pathway programs, but it transferred its Pathway activities to BYU-PW in 2019.)

1 – The authorization of the EnglishConnect program in Zimbabwe was originally made by OGC pursuant to an expedited review process (approved by Associate General Counsel – International on May 15, 2018) without specific review by local counsel in Zimbabwe. In November 2021, EnglishConnect proposed broad paid advertising of the program. On January 18, 2022, Kirton McConkie attorney Karen Taylor DelPriore held a call with local counsel Wellington Magaya of Coghlan, Welsh & Guest, where counsel confirmed that there are no legal issues with broad advertising of EnglishConnect, or with the program generally. This summary was updated on January 18, 2022 to reflect that conversation and to add information about EnglishConnect.

2 – Physical advertisements in Zimbabwe, such as billboards, are regulated at the local city council level. The Zimbabwe Church must get permission from the local city council before it places a billboard on public or private property. The fee for placing a billboard depends on the size of the advertisement. The Zimbabwe Church can apply for permission on its own or use an accredited advertising agency to help it navigate the registration process. No permission or regulations apply to electronic or newspaper ads.

3 – If a student has registered online for EnglishConnect using an LDS Account, then he or she need not be provided a hard copy of the Privacy Notice.