North West Department of Education

The mission of the North West Department of Education is to provide quality basic education for higher learner achievement through educator excellence and support services.

The Department’s strategic goals are: effective and efficient governance and management systems; quality curriculum implementation and school support programmes; expanded inclusive education; registered and monitored independent schools; strengthened special schools in accordance with relevant policy; improved provision of vocational and occupational education and training; and expanded adult literacy and training.

Note: After the 2019 General Elections the former Department of Education and Sport Development is being reorganised into the Department of Education.