Services offered by the Ministry
We provide a wide range of services to support access to quality education across Malawi.
Provision of education at all levels
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Provision of education infrastructure
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Capacity development and management of education reforms
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Development of a relevant curriculum and support for reviews at all levels to respond to the country's needs, so that students are better prepared for integration into the world
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Provision of advisory and inspection services at all levels to ensure quality
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Mainstreaming science, technology, and innovation in all sectors of the economy
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Promoting public-private partnerships in education
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Continued and intensified addressing of cross-cutting issues (HIV/AIDS, school health and nutrition, gender equity, and special needs education)
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Provision of a school calendar
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Provision of appropriate and sufficient buildings and equipment to ensure student security (classroom ratio: primary 1:60, secondary 1:40, TTC 1:40)
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Ensuring education institutions have appropriate and sufficient teaching and learning materials (1:1 pupil-to-textbook ratio in primary, secondary, and TTC)
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Provision of qualified teaching, research, and support staff for learning institutions
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Provision of a conducive school environment that is inclusive, clean, secure, and safe
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Ensuring that all school-going-age children are in school
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Ensuring education institutions are registered and their courses are accredited
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Management and coordination of science and technology programmes and projects
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Circulation and dissemination of information on the provision of education services
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Mainstreaming special needs education, gender equity, and HIV/AIDS in all education institutions
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Regular and relevant assessment at all education levels
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Maintenance of discipline at all education levels
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Who we serve
Our services target a broad range of stakeholders in the education ecosystem.
- Students
- Parents
- Parents and Teachers’ Association
- School Management Committee
- School boards
- General public
- Civil society
- Private sector
- Development partners
- The media