Programme now available!

Click here to download the 2012 programme and learn more about issues that will be discussed at African Education Week. This is the only content-rich platform for decision makers in the education sector to debate the critical issues in education and look for solutions to improve the standard of education across Africa. This 3 day event with individual streams focusing on Basic Education; Further & Higher Education and Training, and Educational Technology brings together all the education stakeholders to exchange ideas, share solutions and experiences through 3 days of workshops, panel discussions and open debates.

Understanding the need for race based admission policies in South African universities

In the first of a two-part article published in the Mail & Guardian Dr. Max Price, Vice Chancellor, University of Cape Town argues that universities have to consider students' socioeconomic status. Download the article here

Download the Green Paper for Post-School Higher Education & Training

A Green Paper is not yet government policy. Its purpose is to present emerging thinking and invite stakeholders and the public to contribute their views. The comments received will be considered when a White Paper is drafted later this year, for approval and adoption by Cabinet as official government policy. Download the Green Paper

Download the Report on Dropout and Learner Retention Strategy

Research studies by Strassburg (2010) and Fleisch et al (2010) has found that dropping out of school is not a single event but is usually the result of a combination of inter-related factors that lead up to a learner eventually dropping out of school. Download the Report on Dropout and Learner Retention Strategy

Minister Angie Motshekga addresses the delegation

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga addressed the delegation at the 5th African Education Week and said that “African Education Week is a fundamental contribution to education and development on the continent”, the status of the summit was confirmed by the level of representation present, ranging from our own teachers and academics, to accomplished scholars and policy-makers from the African continent”. She continued “as a teacher and a Minister of Basic Education, it feels good to be here precisely because this event, on the African continent, shows Africa’s commitment to finding African solutions for Africa’s and we are grateful to the organisers for bringing us here to interrogate these issues of quality necessary for building a better Africa and a better world.” Download the Minister's speech

What delegates had to say

"I had a wonderful experience. I have learnt a lot."
Mary Grimes, Tshwane University of Technology
"Well done on your excellent African Education Week this year. Your professionalism, organisation and friendliness were exceptional.  You have certainly gained the title of one of the most important education events of the year. As a sponsor, Pinnock Consulting are proud to have our name attached to the event, and we are happy to commit to a similar sponsorship for next year."
Alex Pinnock, Director, Pinnock Consulting
"The conference was very helpful with good networking opportunities."
Simthembile Xeketwana, Teacher
"I want to congratulate you and your staff on an extremely well organised and successful conference. The keynote and panel session on day one was wonderful and the sessions terrific."
Karenne Bloomgarden, Director, Empower Teachers to Empower our Youth
Read more...