Memorandum for Private Schools and MOE Partnership Program

Memorandum for Private Schools and MOE Partnership Program

Memorandum of Understanding for Private Schools

In pursuance to the above Public-Private Partnership between the Ministry of Education and Uganda National Association of Private Schools and Institutions, a memorandum of understanding is proposed as follows;

1.      UNAPSI shall follow the Guidelines for the Establishment of Private Schools issued by the Ministry of Education.

2.      The Executive Board shall approve the appointment of the Head of the UNAPSI.

3.      UNAPSI shall ensure that all the minimum requirements in terms of both facilities and human resources are in place for the running of private schools and institutions.

4.      That UNAPSI shall assess the standard of education in private schools and institutions from time to time and report to the Ministry of Education.

5.      Private schools and institutions shall be subject to inspection by the UNAPSI Monitoring and Support Division and Report to the Ministry of Education.

6.      UNAPSI shall provide any information as part of regular reports or for specific studies conducted to the Ministry of Education.

7.      UNAPSI shall not engage in any activities which are anti-social or against national interest and the policy of the Government of Uganda.

8.      UNAPSI will issue annual membership certificates to all private schools and institutions, and a membership fee will be paid as agreed upon.

9.      UNAPSI will provide Accreditation Services to all member schools and institutions.

10.  UNAPSI will establish Regional Offices and Mapping for administration purposes.

11.  Carryout of surveys and research studies among private schools and institutions as need arises.

12.  Liaise and report to the Ministry of Education Department of Monitoring and Evaluation.

13.  Ensure the implementation of the National Educational Polices and Curriculum as provided by the Ministry of Education in all private schools and institutions.

14.  Provide good faith mediation when disputes arise within private schools and its staff, students, parents/ Guardians, and report to the Ministry.

15.  Register all private schools and institutions including those not registered with the Ministry of Education (e.g. without center No.) and create a Database for them.

16.  Advocate for and on behalf of the private schools and institution to the Ministry of Education and other Government entities.

17.  Offer supervisory and inspection services to all private schools and institutions in collaboration and reporting to the Min. of Education Monitoring and Evaluation Department.