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.”