Within the last decade, the South Sudan education system has taken significant steps in improving enrolment and retention through discharging its legal mandate of free and compulsory education of quality for all. This has been done through the implementation of social interventions in areas of policies, standards and implementation mechanisms. As a Ministry, we have also recognized that although the Republic of South Sudan became a full member of the International Community after gaining Independence in 2011, it is yet bound by all charters and protocols pertaining to child rights to life, protection and to acquiring leaning of high quality.
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Warrap State Governor Lt. Gen. Francis Marial Abur, rang the bell on Monday to kick off the primary 8 exams, marking an important milestone for pupils who will soon advance from primary to secondary school... Continue Reading
Light for the World International, in collaboration with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction has launched a training program for over 45 teachers in sign language and braille in Juba... Continue Reading
The 2024 MCA awards in London chose Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) as an International Project of the Year... Continue Reading
On September 10th 2024, the Vice President and Chair of the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdulbagi Akol has given the Ministry of General Education and Instruction a green light to incorporate ICT in Country’s Education System... Continue Reading
On September 9th 2024, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng Achuil underlined the importance of education for all the children of South Sudan, particularly in disadvantaged areas like Terekeka... Continue Reading
The International Agency, Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has announced the commencement of the 2024 Cash Transfers... Continue Reading
Many children in Kapoeta North County, Eastern Equatoria State, face immense challenges accessing quality education... Read the story
Pagarau Primary School is located at the centre of Pagarau Payam, Yirol East County, Lakes State... Read the story
For the last four years, South Sudan has faced unprecedented flash floods affecting several infrastructures including schools and other educational facilities... Read the story
In accordance with The General Education Act, 2012, the strategic goals of the National General Education Policy are as follows:
“The education system in the Republic of South Sudan will be directed towards meeting the following goals:
1. Eradicate illiteracy, improve employability of young people and adults and promote lifelong learning for all citizens;
2. Provide equitable access to learning opportunities for all citizens to address inequalities in education provision;
3. Achieve equity and promote gender equality and the advancement of the status of women;
4. Contribute to holistic personal development of each learner and to the moral, social, cultural, political and economic development of the nation;
5. Promote national unity and cohesion;
6. Enhance the quality of education through a robust inspection programme to encourage a culture of innovation and continuous school improvement and effectiveness; and
7. Develop and promote a general scientific approach in education.”
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