Section 3: Powers and duties of Minister

3. Powers and duties of Minister (1) The Minister shall have control of the educational system of Mauritius and shall be responsible for the general progress and development of such system. (2) In particular, he shall ensure— (a) the effective direction, development and coordination of all educational activities in Mauritius; (b) the recruitment and training of teachers; (c) the progressive development for all classes of the community of practical education suited to the age, ability and aptitude of the pupil and relevant to the needs of Mauritius; (d) the more effective teaching of English and the spread of the English Language in Mauritius; (e) the further education of young people and adults through the organisation of youth services, continuation classes and adult education classes; (f) the promotion and maintenance of high quality standards in primary and secondary schools through an appropriate quality assurance mechanism; (fa) the conduct of programmes for the holistic development, emotional and social well-being, and early support of learners, and, where appropriate, implementation of innovative pedagogical projects for effective teaching and learning; (g) the recognition and equivalence of qualifications obtained in or outside Mauritius in the primary and secondary education sector; (h) the formulation and publication of policies and criteria for the registration of primary and secondary schools, including special education needs schools; (i) the provision of educational support, facilities and related services to learners with special education needs. [S. 3 amended by s. 2 (b) of Act 18 of 2005 w.e.f. 1 July 2005; s. 4 of Act 33 of 2011 w.e.f. 15 March 2012; s. 14 (b) of Act 18 of 2016 w.e.f. 7 September 2016.]