Govt backs private schools in push for quality education

MOROGORO: THE government has pledged to strengthen its partnership with private school owners, recognising their role in expanding access to education and helping ensure every Tanzanian child has an opportunity to receive quality learning.

Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology Wanu Hafidh Ameir made the commitment on Thursday while opening the 5th General Meeting of the Tanzania Women School and College Owners Association (TAWOSCO) in Morogoro.

She commended TAWOSCO members for their contribution to expanding education opportunities, saying their efforts supported the government’s goal of ensuring no child is left behind.

“I have heard from your report that more than 80 schools have expanded their learning infrastructure and invested in vocational training facilities to increase access to education. Congratulations on this achievement,” she said.

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Wanu also urged private education providers to prepare for the implementation of key reforms, including the introduction of 10 years of compulsory education and efforts to strengthen vocational education.

She said the reforms were being implemented in line with the Education and Training Policy of 2014, revised in 2023, as well as the country’s existing curricula and education guidelines.

The deputy minister also assured school owners that the government had begun addressing challenges raised by the association, adding that the ministry would remain open to dialogue and recommendations aimed at improving education delivery.

The meeting brought together about 400 delegates from various regions.

In a related development, TAWOSCO appointed Wanu Hafidh Ameir as its patron.