PDM MP calls for the regulation of private schools

PDM MP calls for the regulation of private schools

PDM Member of Parliament, Hidipo Hamata, has called for government oversight of private schools and vocational training centers to address concerns of financial strain on parents and ensure fairness and equality for all students and teachers. Hamata, speaking in Parliament, said there is a need for immediate intervention and the establishment of comprehensive regulations. The Chairperson of the Private Schools Association of Namibia, Colette Rieckert.

March 27, 2024 162 2

Namibia

Private Schools Association forced to comply with basic education act

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has declared Friday, 23 February a school holiday as part of the national mourning for late President Hage Geingob's funeral weekend. Initially, private schools chose not to follow the directive but later reversed their decision after talks with the Ministry. Here’s Colette Rieckert, Chairperson of the Private Schools Association of Namibia. Update: The Holy Cross Convent Primary School in Windhoek has distanced themselves […]

February 21, 2024 184

Namibia

North and Northeast schools dominate NSSCO level national examination

Both public and private schools in the north-central and north-eastern regions of Namibia have dominated the national ranking of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level national examinations for 2023. This includes seven public schools from Kavango East, Oshikoto, Omusati, as well as Ohangwena, that are among the top 10 best-performing schools at NSSCO level. Rukonga Vision School in Kavango East tops the list followed by Rev. Juuso […]

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