Central
The central government is responsible for:
- The overall policy, legislation and implementation;
- Development in education sector;
- Inspections and standards;
- Research;
- Ensuring functioning and development of education system in Belarus;
- Co-ordination of subordinated bodies and agencies in education sector;
- Teaching plans and curricula;
- Identification of Foreign diplomas and qualifications.
- Regional Education For All (EFA) plans in accordance with the national Strategy for Development and Integration;
- Raising quality of school meals.
Regional
Regional authorities are responsible for:
- Local subsidiaries of Higher Education institutions established at the regional level.
- Issuing licenses for secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums.
- Co-ordination of programmes at the local level in areas of responsibility.
Local
Local authorities are responsible for:
- Pre-school and out of school establishments;
- Nurseries;
- Primary schools;
- Secondary education schools, Lyceums and Gymnasiums;
- The assignment of scholarships for students;
- Devise and implement programmes authorised by the central government;
- Local authorities (mainly at the district level) are heavily involved in the education sector. Individual district education portals and websites are displayed by region here.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Ministry of Education
Sources:
State Programme, “Education and Youth Policy” 2016-2020
