Mission: The Free State Department of Education is committed to providing a free, compulsory, universal, and equal education system for all children in the Free State Province.
Strategic Objectives:
- Promotion of Sound Corporate Governance:
- Ensuring sustainable use of resources.
- Providing overall management to the Department.
- Offering support and related services to educational institutions.
- Subsidizing independent schools in accordance with norms and standards.
- Provision of Effective and Accessible Quality Basic Education:
- Delivering effective teaching and learning to all learners from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
- Ensuring access to quality education for learners with special needs.
- Expanding and universalizing Grade R education.
- Provision of Relevant and Accessible Further Education and Training (FET) Programs:
- Developing skills for economic growth and development through FET programs.
- Offering quality education for adults and out-of-school youth.
Contact Details:
- Postal Address: Private Bag X20565, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Physical Address: Fidel Castro Building, Room 1601, 16th Floor, 55 Elizabeth Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Tel: 051 404 8314 / 8430 / 8432
- Website: www.education.fs.gov.za