The information in this article may be subject to change and it represents Tuple’s interpretation of published government documents. This article is intended to provide general information only. We recommend that you refer to the Ministry of Education’s published guidelines and standards for SDR reporting. Tuple is not responsible for the accuracy of your data recording.

NOTE:

The SDR is a set of files which you can easily export from Tuple. The files contain data on Learner characteristics, course enrolment details, course and qualification completions, course details, and actual EFTS on a monthly basis.

Further information on EFTS forecasts is required as part of the validation process. Full SDR files must be submitted electronically to the Ministry of Education three times a year as at:

The first two returns are provisional and the December return is final.

Additionally there is an Indicative Return due on the 10th week of the year which requires only COUR, STUD and CREG files to be uploaded.

Learn More? SDR Submission Dates

As per direct quote from the SDR manual, “All TEOs that receive the Student Achievement Component including Level 1 and 2 Competitive and Plan Process Funding, and/or have students with Student Loans or Allowances, and/or Youth Guarantee programmes are required to complete an SDR. All students must be reported in SDR including non-funded students.” (SDR Manual 2018 v 1.0)

If you aren’t sure, check with TEC.

   2. Data about your Learners. The data to collect are:

Important Note: All Learners for whom a confirmed enrolment has been made in a TEO’s student management system are required to be reported, regardless of the level of study or the funding source.
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There are five SDR files, each of which has a particular purpose.