(1) The registration of a teacher, other than provisional registration under section 2.6.10, non-practising registration under section 2.6.11 or interim registration under section 2.6.12, continues in force until the fifth anniversary of the date of the grant of registration.
(2) The renewal of registration of a teacher, other than provisional registration under section 2.6.10, non-practising registration under section 2.6.11 or interim registration under section 2.6.12, continues in force until the fifth anniversary of the date of the grant or renewal of registration.
(3) The Institute may, before any registration expires, extend the registration for a period not exceeding 12 months if the Institute is satisfied that there are special circumstances making it necessary to do so.