The DQSE was established by virtue of the Education Act to establish, regulate, monitor and assure standards and quality in the programmes and educational services provided by all schools, whether managed by the State or otherwise, catering for pre-compulsory and compulsory education as provided for in the Education Act.
Vision
To ensure that every learner in pre-compulsory and compulsory educational settings is provided with a quality education in line with national legislation, policies and standards.
Mission
Through the design of standards, regulation, monitoring and evaluation, we enable educational communities to provide a quality and equitable education provision for all learners to achieve their full potential.