TITLE: The province of South Kivu strengthens free basic education
INTRODUCTION :
The Sud-Kivu 1 educational province, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has recently taken measures to strengthen compliance with free basic education and enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. These measures were announced at the closing of the work of the annual performance review, which was held in Bukavu. This article highlights the actions undertaken by the province to guarantee free education and the responsibility of education actors.
ARTICLE BODY:
The director of the Sud-Kivu1 educational province, Simon Zono Inga Lea, firmly recalled that non-compliance with the official provisions on free education is liable to legal action. He insisted that the only authorized fees are those related to the continuation of free basic education, and asserted that any school executive or manager who charges additional fees will be prosecuted.
It is important to emphasize that parents are free to obtain school supplies and school uniforms at the market of their choice. No admission test can be organized for new students, and no deposit can be required before the start of the school year. These measures aim to ensure that access to basic education is truly free and equitable for all.
The annual performance review focused on the theme of improving the quality of education through good governance and accountability. This highlights the importance of the involvement of all education stakeholders, including teachers, school principals and local authorities, to ensure quality education and transparent management of resources.
CONCLUSION :
The Sud-Kivu 1 educational province is implementing concrete measures to strengthen free basic education and enrolment. This demonstrates the commitment of education authorities to provide all children with equitable access to education, regardless of their socio-economic status. It is essential that all stakeholders work together to ensure good governance and accountability in the education system, to ensure better quality education and prepare students for a promising future