1. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (GENERAL EDUCATION SECTOR) THE ACHIIEVEMENTS REPORT (JUNE 2010 – JUNE 2015)

2. NATIONAL MANDATE OF THE MINISTRY The mandate of the Education sector is to deliver free and compulsory quality education to all children---------------------- of South Sudan. To realize this task the Directorates and Department are constituted to carry out day-to-day tasks under the guidance and directives from the Minister, his Deputy and the Undersecretary. The Ministry has eight Directorates and it plays the following roles: Policies Formulation Planning & budgeting to achieve implementation of the Policies Promote literacy and numeracy Coordination of National Administration & Management Quality Promotion and Innovations Quality Assurance National Educational monitoring and evaluation

3. DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING AND BUDGETING Mandate The Directorate of Planning and Budgeting is mandated to facilitate the effective and efficient development, implementation and review of Education Policies, Strategies, Plans, Programs and Projects as well as coordinate Stakeholder support to the Sector. The Directorate is also mandated to raise resources for education domestically, bilaterally and multilaterally

4. Achievements 2,900 primary schools benefited from capitation grants in the country 6,1659 girls benefited from cash transfer in 1,242 schools Enrolment increased in primary schools from 1,584,808 in 2010 all the states to 1,213,308 in 2015 for the seven non-conflicted affected states.

5. Achievements 19,872 primary school classrooms constructed 861 (77%) secondary schools classrooms constructed in 2010 Decentralization of EMIS Activities was piloted in two states of Central Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal respectively in 2015 Annual Education Census 2015 was successfully done Total of 38,974 teachers are teaching early child hood development, primary schools, secondary schools and alternative Education systems classes

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7. Achievements 549 schools benefiting from school feeding program with 215,000 beneficiaries 21,000 girls benefiting from Girls Incentives in 75 schools

8. DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Mandate To provide direction on financial matters, General administration & Management of Education Human Resource including coordinating Education Programs with the State Ministries of Education General Accounting Services ensure all financial activities within the depts. are consistent with Govt Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislations

9. Achievements Initiated new electronic payroll Purchased six (6) vehicles (3 V8s and 3 mini-buses for the Staff transportation and facilitation Renovated office blocks, compound and built wall fence around the Ministry’s Headquarters Maintained maximum operationalization of the generator Maintenance of the Ministry’s vehicles to enhance daily transportation. Prepared departmental claims for submission to the Ministry of Finance.

10. Achie---- Procured construction of 34 Presidential pledged schools Procured the Secretariat of Examinations ‘ Printing Press Procured school furniture of the 47 primary schools funded by MDTF Procured good number of text books for Secondary Schools Supplied food to National Teachers Training Institutes and National Secondary Schools Trained 409 senior education managers on management, M&E and public relations. Ministry web site is established and has improved communication and coordination Ministry has installed view security cameras at the examination complex Carry out press conferences and media coverage of the daily events

11. DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & STANDARDS Mandate The mandate of QAS is to ensure development of Minimum Standards, put in place a strong team Of Inspectorates, Schools Supervisors and Advisors. The Directorate also guarantee curricula compliance within the national aspiration as well as integration to international best practices

12. Achievements of curriculum dept Developed South Sudan Curriculum Framework Carried out basic School Subjects Overview Printed and distributed 9,000,000 Primary Schools and ALP Pupils and Teachers’ Guide Textbooks to 10 states Unified Curriculum for Teacher Training Institutes developed Developed LS & PE, learners’ Activity Books, Teachers, Curriculum Guidelines Conducted pre piloting training of master trainers and teachers in CES, WBGS, WS, UPNS and WES. Integrated Peace Education in the LSE curriculum CDC officers trained in Conflict Sensitive Management Education

13. Teacher Educations and Training Dept Inclusive Education Curriculum harmonized to the TET unified curriculum 900 student teachers admitted to the five (5) NTTIs. Absorption of 131 tutors and managers as teacher trainers in NTTIs. Teacher education policy documents and guidelines developed. The teacher certification policy is on process. Over 5,000 Primary school teachers graduated between 2010 -2015 from both government NTTIs and private TTIs.

14. Graduation of teachers

15. Achievements Private partnership in teacher training is scaling up – 7 private TTIs. Arrangements to provide Capitation grant to NTTIs has been finalized. Arapi NTTI has been electrified with solar power 24 hours, equipped with furniture and water system upgraded. 9 students sponsored to Bridge2Rwanda career center on University-gap year program by Edward Eisele 4 South Sudanese Bridge2Rwanda scholars offered scholarships to American and Abu Dhabi Universities resp- 15 secondary school teachers trained at Arizona State University (ASU) for one semester on academic and professional training- sponsored by Mr. Edward Eisele

16. Graduation of teachers in Yei TTI

17. Yei TTI teachers Choir group

18. National Languages Department Created awareness in training 100 teachers who are bilingual in South Sudan Developed draft principles practice and planning of multilingual education The department printed and distributed 36,000 Mother Tongue Books for five languages of Moru, Nuer, Dinka, Luwo and Azande. Launched Moru Language reading textbooks at the Ministry’s premises Conducted basic training for 102 Mother Tongue teachers from the States of Warrap, Northern Bahr- el-Ghazal, Lakes, Western Equatoria and Jonglei – with financial contribution from SIL

19. Achievements-- Conducted Mother Tongue training on teaching theory Developed Mother Tongue materials for P1 to P8. Designed new structure of the Secretariat of National and Foreign Languages Conducted consultative workshop on Foreign and National Languages Conducted the Foreign and National Languages Conference in 2015

20. DIRECTORATE OF GENERAL EDUCATION Mandate The overarching mandate of the Directorate of Basic & Secondary Education is policy formulation, planning, coordination, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of Basic and Secondary education to improve the quality of education delivery

21. Achievements of Primary Education Department The dept started constructing the 30 primary schools and 4 secondary schools pledged by H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan. The Ministry was given a budget for construction of 20 out of these 34 schools. Moreover, the Ministry started constructing Kuajok Boarding Secondary Schools for Girls, Mangar Primary School and Akon Primary School. However, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning only released SSP 6,384,645 to the Contractors. As a result, the process of construction of the schools was slowed down but construction still going on

22. Achievements---

23. Achievements ---- 30 Primary Schools in four States of Warrap, Upper Nile, Northern Bahr El Ghazal and Eastern Equatoria through DFID funds completed. The Dept got UNESCO scholarship in School Mapping and Japanese Scholarship in administration for reducing disparities in basic Education. Inspection and Monitoring of Primary Education Activities and implementation of policies in the states. Distribution 9 million of South Sudan curriculum textbooks to all the states. Provision of capitation grants to all schools through the facilitation of GESS.

24. Secondary Education Department Dept identified and created 11 National Secondary Schools. National Secondary Schools are model Schools that states should follow in terms of standards. The schools are national in character in terms of students’ admission and teachers’ recruitment. The major aim of the establishment of the Schools is to create a culture of unity among our students. The admission to these Schools is yet to be formulated to guide admission decisions. Governance of the Schools is to be as stipulated in the educational policy. The administration shall be under the national ministry (MOEST). However, states authorities being nearer to the Schools, shall be partners in the management of the Schools

25. Achievements---

26. Achievements The Ministry visited and supervised 11 National Secondary Schools and states secondary schools in all the (10) States to assess schools needs. The Department transferred operation funds to National Secondary Schools to help in running of schools. The Department procured and distributed 25,000 English dictionaries and 70,000 reference books to all 170 secondary Schools. Department transferred and absorbed 44 teachers to 11 National Secondary Schools.

27. Achievements--- The dept developed and disseminated the following : Code of conduct Governing regulations for the board of governors and Parents teachers association Students register books basic Standards for secondary Schools Secondary Curriculum The Department trained trainers and mentors The Department sent teachers for training courses to Kenya, Malaysia and Zambia, Japan, China.

28. Achievements The Department Procured and distributed laboratory equipments and chemicals to 10 National Secondary Schools and 20 States Secondary Schools

29. Co-Curricular Department Co-curricular Activities refer to the spectrum of activities and experiences that are mainly performed out-of- classroom and which contribute to the development of the child physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually The Dept strives to promote culture of peace by getting all schools to play in a manner to identify and nurture talents through Inter schools Competitions at various levels. Organize Schools National Art and Cultural festivals in a way to promote the diverse cultures of the people of South Sudan. Coordinate with the States and form committees (High & Technical Committees) at National and States levels to participate in organizing Inter-Schools Sports and Cultural Competitions.

30. Achievements The Department of Co-curricular Activities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, participated in organizing National Celebrations particularly carnival show. Secondary School Students participated in the 8 th Edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary School Sports Association’s (FEASSSA) games in Kigali, Rwanda in August The ten states of South Sudan participated in the 20 th National inter-Schools sports and cultural Competitions held in Dongola, Northern State in December 2008

31. Achievements--

32. Achievements---- 24 Teachers attended Art Carnival Sports Training in Beijing, May – June 2012 The Ministry organized sports delegations that participated in the 10 th Edition of FEASSSA in Nakuru, Kenya in August 2010 and the 11 th Edition in Mbarara, Uganda in August 2011. Following the participation of South Sudan in FEASSSA games in Nakuru, it was awarded the honor to represent FEASSSA in the Intercontinental Cup organized by the Cleveland Sports Commission in – Ohio, USA. The Ministry made preparations to host the 22 nd National Inter-Schools sports and cultural competitions in Wau, Kuajok and Aweil in 2010, but however, failed due to political reason.

33. Achievements --- The Ministry organised the 1st National Inter-Schools Competitions for the independent Republic of South Sudan in Rumbek 2012 where 1500 Secondary School Students participated in the tournaments. 220 Secondary School Students and administrators participated in the 12 th Edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association’s Games (FEASSSA) in Bujumbura, Burundi in 2012. Basketball in Bujumbura, Burundi, during the 11 th Edition of FEASSSA Games The 2 nd National Inter-school Sports and Cultural Competitions in Wau in 2013, under the supervision of the National High Committee and National Technical Committee.

34. Achievements---- The winning school teams took part in the finals of the 13 th Edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary School Sports Association’s Games in Lira, Uganda, August- September 2013. Closed camp training organised for 3 months in Wau for selected teams to participate in FEASSSA games in Lira, Uganda. Handball Ground in Wau, during 2 nd National Inter-Schools Competitions

35. Achievements---- The Ministry arranged 24 Teachers who attended Art Carnival Sports Training for one month in Beijing, China in 2012. The 24 teachers were deployed in Schools in Wau to train 1,100 Pupils Carnival Show during opening of 2 nd National Interschool competitions in Wau, June 2013 The Dept initiated and formed South Sudan Secondary Schools Sports Association at the National level and similar Associations in the States. The Associations are tasked with organizing Inter-Schools Competitions at National and States levels respectively. South Sudan is registered member of FEASSSA as well as a member of the Cleveland Sports Commission, Ohio and USA.

36. Achievements

37. Achievements-- The Republic of South Sudan is being nominated by the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) to host the 13 th Edition of its games in Juba, Aug – Sept 2014 The Ministry of Education trained 491 teachers both Men and Women as referees for various Sports (football, basketball, handball, volleyball & Athletics) in preparation to provide the bulk of the officials required by FEASSSA to manage the games during hosting of the FEASSSA games in Juba. The Dept procured and distributed sports equipment to Secondary Schools in 2011. The Dept of Co-curricular in collaboration with the Dept of Curriculum Development and UNICEF is currently piloting Life Skills and Peace Education curriculum in Schools.

38. Achievements

39. Early Childhood Education Department Dept implemented some reforms to improve the quality of Early Childhood Development (ECD) through the following: ECD trained 18 ECD Teacher Trainers in Yei – Central Equatoria for period of two (2) weeks The Dept drafted The guiding Rules and Regulations to guide the establishment and management of ECD Centres throughout the country. Developed policy frame work for management and administration of pre-primary schools all over South Sudan in 2014. The dept participated in seminar organized by china in Zhejiang Province on administration and management of Pre-school education in2014.

40. DIRECTORATE OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SYSTEMS Mandate Alternative Education System (AES) is the second largest part of the education system equal to approximately 18 percent of the enrollment of primary school. It offers learning opportunities to children and adults who never attended formal education or who have attended school but dropped out and are not likely to re-enroll. It offers a variety of learning programs, including active and demobilized SPLA and other security forces. Six main components are implemented in partnerships with development partners: Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP), Community-based Girls Schools (CGS), Adult Education, Intensive English Course (IEC), Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI), Pastoralist Education.

41. Achievements AES is established at all levels (MOEST, and States) guided with MOEST frame work and implementation guides. The enrolment in AES centers has reached to 462,000 learners across the ten states The AES directorate has developed all syllabus for ALP and CGS 64,000 SPLA and other Security forces learners are enrolled including their family members in Adult literacy

42. RIAKDOR ALP LEVEL 3 Rumbek

43. Achievements---- 360 SPLA and other organized forces Education managers trained on education management, advocacy and life skills in the four greater zones of West bank, East bank, Bahr el Gazal zone and Greater Upper Nile 16,800 children in Pastoral communities have been enrolled in AES mobile centers and recruited 180 teachers in CES, EES, JS, WS, NBGS, LS and US states. 640 government employees have graduated in Intensive English courses since 2010-2015 in Epheatha primary school just behind Ministry of Finance offices. AES has mapped 60 international development partners and encouraged 125 community-based organizations to implement AES programs.

44. SPLA Adult literacy center

45. Achievements---- 1250 AES Teachers and 60 Parent teacher Association and local education officials trained. Baseline survey conducted in 2011 on all AES centers where new areas are identified to open new centers in conflict-affected areas The Directorate has popularized itself by conducting several literacy awareness creations through Mobile Life skills and Literacy Advocacy videos 3000 demobilized child soldiers of former cobra militia enrolled in Accelerated learning programs in greater Pibor

46. Children of SPLA soldiers in class

47. Achievements---- 680 community Girls schools opened from 2010- 2015 in Lakes, CES, EES, JS, WES and WBGS 8,000 Youth are trained in functional Literacy skills in tailoring, Constructions, electricity, Poultry 6,200 AES Teachers are paid monthly incentives to teach in 10 states established centers 400 Semi- permanent classrooms constructed for ALP in NBGS, WBGS, LAKE and CES

48. Children in pastoralist enrolled

49. Pastoralist mobile center twic east

50. Community girls school

51. Achievements---- Over 180,000 adults are enrolled and graduated in Adult literacy Over 60,000 ALP learners graduated from level 4 and joined either secondary schools or vocational schools all over ten states since 2010-2015. 3800 MP3 radios were distributed to all 1500 primary schools in 10 states to sustain South Sudan interactive radio instructions that improves teaching of mathematics and English from primary 1-4 and ALP centers including Teacher training Institutes and Adult literacy groups

52. Intensive English Language course for teachers

53. Mobile life skills and Literacy advocacy video

54. Functional Youth training center

55. ALP learners in Evening secondary school

56. Functional business class custom

57. SSIRI Adult literacy center

58. EXAMINATIONS SECRETARIAT Mandate Examinations Act 2013 established South Sudan National Examinations Council in the year 2011. In 2012, the President of the Republic issued Presidential Order No. 29/2012 forming the National Examinations Council comprising 39 members drawn from public universities, teachers training colleges and some ministries of the government. The key mandate of South Sudan National Examinations Council as spelt out in the Act are to; conduct primary, secondary and post-school certificates examinations in the country.

59. Achievements Enactment of the Examinations Council Act (2011) which paved the way for formation of National Examinations Council Established Printing Press with funding from Multi-Donor Trust Funds Successful conduct of 2013 examinations to 16,898 secondary school students from which 11,736 passed. Establishment of an independent examinations premises (2014). Designed the South Sudan National Certificate of Secondary Education and won government Cabinet’s approval for its adoption as the desired form /type of the national certificate of secondary education. Successful conduct of 2014 examinations to 13,126 Secondary Schools students from which 10,591 passed. Successful conduct of 2015 Examinations (Control and marking are underway)

60. GENDER EQUITY AND SOCIAL CHANGE Mandate The Directorate is mandated to promote Gender & Inclusive Education Programs in education systems and develop policies and guidelines on gender equity and inclusive education. Among other specific mandates include: gender sensitive policy development in education sectors; capacity building on gender issues in education; gender based research and documentation in education; advocacy and promotion in the rights of all teachers including those with disability and monitoring and evaluation

61. Achievements Developed girls’ education strategy for South Sudan Developed policy on inclusive education Drafted Gender and Social Inclusion Training Manual Established a mentoring system, awareness raising and advocacy for Promotion of girls’ education in South Sudan In collaboration with development partners established a functional Gender Thematic Working Group (GTWG).

62. DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING Mandate The mandate of TVET is to Plan, Coordinate Programs and develops policies for Technical and Vocational Education Programs in the National Ministry of Education, Science & Technology.

63. Achievements TVET strategy is already drafted and waiting for endorsement by the council of ministers The national TVET qualification Framework is already drafted and will be endorsed after the strategy is approved Awareness creation about TVET is done through live radio once but has to be done regularly The architectural designs for the 10 new TVET schools, which are going to be constructed by the two Chinese companies, have been completed Curriculum review has been done on primary TVET element and secondary academic and a separate occupational standard base curriculum will be developed for TVET for pure TVET. Different proposals are being developed to raise funds and get the support of NGOs and sister countries

64. Achievements--- The new structure of TVET directorate is already drafted, revised and amended Meeting with TVET school principles conducted in2014 to plan for TVET curriculum workshop. Workshop conducted in market assessment, skills gaps and youth needs study organized by the World Bank in 2014. Agreement is reached with UNESCO to support the process of TVET policy framework review in2014. Guidelines for Accreditation of TVET Institutions is drafted About 850 Scholarships are obtained from 4 countries, Sudan, Ethiopia, Egypt and Zimbabwe, in TVET from Diploma to PHD.

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