Introduction
In Uganda, the number of private universities has grown dramatically, especially from the 1990s. 42 private institutions and 9 state universities already exist, and the number is growing. In addition to those listed, there are more than 100 other private tertiary institutions. Including the first Virtual University of Uganda and more than 50 other public tertiary institutions.
Who Introduced Education in Uganda
Due to Uganda’s history as a protectorate of the British Empire, which ended in 1962, the country’s educational system is largely modeled after the British system. The Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) marks the conclusion of Uganda’s mandatory seven-year primary school curriculum.
Secondary school, which lasts six years and has two stages, comes next. The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) marks the conclusion of the Ordinary Level, which originally lasts four years. The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) marks the conclusion of the two-year Advanced Level. This makes it possible for Ugandan kids to start University after completing 13 years of education. All students in elementary and high school must wear unforms for unity.
In Uganda, lessons are taught in English at all levels of the educational structure because English is the first official language. However, recent years have seen significant efforts to promote local languages like Luganda or Runyankore in schools, especially in the early years of primary school. Additionally, the Ugandan cabinet introduced Swahili as a mandatory foreign language in schools in 2022. Depending on the course of study, the course can be completed with a bachelor’s degree of at least three years. Depending on your preference, you can also finish an apprenticeship after lower or upper secondary level.
Is Uganda’s Education System Good?
The Uganda Education System has two sectors; the private and government sectors. Schools be it primary, secondary, tertiary or university in the public sector belong to specific owners or group of trustees where as he Universal Primary and Universal Secondary schools are owned by the government. Families supported by the Ugandan government in UPE and USE do not pay tuition. Hence providing great service to the less privileged community members.
Allowing the tacking of phones improved the education system as now students get to make research at anytime and have access to a lot of resources. Hands on practical’s like tailoring and IT skills in the lower secondary level ensure students leave with life hacks. This builds more business-minded people than employment mindset. The introduction of cocurricular activities ensures students get to balance between school work and rest hence boosting their productivity.
What are the aims of Education in Uganda?
The government and partners have endorsed the Quality Foundations for Learning as a priority reform to transform Uganda’s education system. With support, the country is improving learning outcomes in basic skills, particularly literacy and numeracy, for all children.
The reforms will, for example, improve access to quality preschool education and enhance the professional development of teachers. Interventions will be designed to foster a system that better serves vulnerable groups such as girls, refugees, people with disabilities and learners from socio-economically marginalized areas.
Developing holistic and comprehensive National Teacher Policies is essential to achieve these goals and support teachers in playing their role in building a more sustainable world.
Conclusion
The Ugandan government has launched a comprehensive and ambitious basic education reform program. In an effort to restrengthen the education for socioeconomic recovery. This also reverses the deterioration that had previously defined the sector twenty years prior, Its cutting-edge disciplinary approach enables students to achieve professional credentials. Do you think this good for the education system? Share your thoughts below.
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