The primary mandate of the Ministry of Education and Training is to provide access to relevant quality education at all levels to all Swazi citizens; taking into account all issues of efficacy, equity and special needs. Realizing that education is the foundation and the main pillar of economic and social development and being cognisant of its core mandate, the Ministry of Education and Training continues to commit itself to providing accessible, affordable and relevant education of the highest quality.

The Ministry believes that that by being responsive to its core business, its contribution to the achievement of the country’s long-term vision of ensuring that Swaziland is amongst the top 10% of the medium human development group of countries founded on sustainable economic development, social justice and political stability, as articulated in the country’s National Development Strategy (NDS) Vision 2022, will be realised.

The Ministry’s commitment to contribute positively to the attainment of the country’s vision is strategically and succinctly expressed in its mission statement, which reads as: ‘To provide relevant, quality and affordable education and training opportunities for the entire populace of the Kingdom of Swaziland in order to develop all positive aspects of life for self-reliance, social and economic development and global competitiveness’.

The Ministry’s vision amply expresses its demonstration of a reinvigorated strength and determination in developing policies, strategies and programmes aimed at ensuring that the rights of the child are respected and that commitments made at international, regional and national levels are duly observed. At the centre of its vision, which reads, ‘Attainment of equality in educational opportunity for all pupils of school going age and adults irrespective of their socio economic background, with the ultimate goal of enhancing their productive capacity, thus improving the quality of their lives’, lies the quest and passion to reduce socio-economic inequalities, improve productivity and the overall quality of the life of the people of Swaziland.