National Ministry of General Education and Instruction

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction Launches Nationwide Textbook Distribution

Juba, March 23, 2026 – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has begun distributing 1.6 million textbooks to primary schools across South Sudan, a significant step toward improving access to learning materials and raising education standards nationwide.

Speaking at the launch in Rumbur, Minister Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok emphasized the importance of textbooks in achieving quality education. He noted that while 1.6 million books are being distributed at the start of the academic year, the country requires more than 11 million to fully meet the needs of both primary and secondary schools.

UNICEF’s country representative, Noala Skinner, highlighted the need to support both learners and teachers, stressing that access to proper materials greatly enhances children’s ability to reach their potential. She also underscored the importance of peace and open schools for sustained progress.

Chinese Ambassador Ma Qiang described the initiative as part of Phase 2 of the China-Aided Technical Cooperation Project for Education in South Sudan. He noted that the partnership has already delivered millions of textbooks, trained hundreds of teachers, and supported school construction. He called education “a beacon illuminating the path of humanity,” reaffirming China’s commitment to long-term cooperation.

The textbooks, covering English, Mathematics, and Science from Primary Two to Primary Eight, were printed with support from China and distributed through the Global Partnership for Education in collaboration with UNICEF.

This nationwide effort marks a milestone in South Sudan’s ambition to build a stronger education system and reflects growing international cooperation in support of the country’s future.

The Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok met Dr. Khaled El-Enany, the new Director General for UNESCO in Paris, France today; where he presented a congratulatory letter from HE Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of South Sudan to the Director General.

They also discussed South Sudan’s nomination for inscription of the Boma-Badinglio Migratory Landscape (BBML) as a UNESCO World Heritage list in its emergency meeting in South Korea in July 2026.

The Minister took the opportunity to request UNESCO’s IBE support for establishment of the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) in Maridi.

Dr El-Enany appreciated HE the President’s message and accepted his invite to visit South Sudan. More importantly, he pledged UNESCO’s support to South Sudan’s nascent education system, saying ‘count on us!’, reaffirms UNESCO’s commitment to supporting government educational programme!

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction today launched the nationwide Back-to-Learning Campaign at Kosti Primary School in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State.

During the launch, Minister Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to disbursing capitation grants to all schools and ensuring timely payment of teachers' salaries.

Speakers called on parents and communities to enroll their children in school and remove all barriers to education.

Today, Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, Minister of General Education and Instruction, announced the release of the 2025 Primary School Examination results. A total of 81,431 students (44,161 male and 37,270 female) passed out of 84,506 candidates, representing a pass rate of 96.4%. Performance showed improvement in Christian Religious Education and Science, while English and Mathematics recorded comparatively lower results.

In his remarks, Dr. Kuyok advised members of the public to obtain official results from schools where candidates sat for their examinations. The public can also use the result-check application to check their results using Digitel by dialing *131 # and follow the prompts with the candidate's index number.

The Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, together with his technical team, on Friday 27 February 2026, presented the 2025 National Primary Education Certificate (P8) examination results to H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. According to the report, 96.4% of the 84,506 candidates who sat for the examinations passed, including 39,079 female candidates.
The President commended the timely release of the results, noting its importance for ensuring a smooth transition of learners to secondary education. He congratulated all successful candidates and urged the ministry to continue strengthening efforts to support every learner. The Minister will announce the examination results to the public this week.

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Rehabilitation of the Maper, Maridi, Rumbek, Tonj, Rombur and Jonglei Teachers’ Training Institutes.

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Building Skills for Human Capital Development in South Sudan and intend to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Rehabilitation of Maper, Maridi, Rumbek, Tonj, Rombur and Jonglei Teachers’ Training Institutes.

South Sudan Launches Disability Resource Centre at the University of Juba

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW), and the University of Juba, in partnership with Light for the World and the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) partners, officially launched the Disability Resource Centre at the University of Juba on 26 February 2026.

The Centre, established by Light for the World and MYRP, aims to support students with disabilities in accessing equal educational opportunities through the provision of appropriate accommodations and accessible facilities. It promotes independence by fostering barrier-free environments based on universal design principles and prepares learners for self-advocacy.

The Disability Resource Centre will also assist students and staff with disabilities in gaining equitable access to academic programs and services across the University of Juba in line with their individual needs.

The Multi-Year Resilience Programme, funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW), is a three-year initiative implemented across 14 counties through a consortium comprising Save the Children, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Finn Church Aid.

The official launch of the Resource Centre marks a significant milestone in advancing disability inclusion and promoting equitable access to higher education across South Sudan.

Addressing the audience at the launch, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of General Education and Instruction stated, “It is the first time in South Sudan that such a program has been launched. This marks a major step toward promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all before 2030.”

Hon. Omot Okony added, “We know that for a long time people with disabilities have suffered from discrimination and limited access to education. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for Agenda 2030 remind us that we must ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

He noted that the establishment of the Centre demonstrated the government’s recognition of inclusive education as essential to achieving education for all. Hon. Omot further explained that the Ministry, in collaboration with its partners, was working to promote inclusive education despite ongoing challenges such as the lack of Braille materials in schools. He commended Light for the World for translating the national curriculum from Primary One to Primary Eight, describing it as a key step toward improving learning opportunities for more than five thousand learners with disabilities across the country.

Meanwhile, Mr. Lothar Jaschke, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to South Sudan, applauded the initiative, saying that the event represented more than just a milestone for the University of Juba but also a commitment to improving access for students with special needs. He further expressed hope that the Centre would encourage other higher learning institutions in South Sudan to take similar steps to guarantee equal access for all learners.

On 24 February 2023, South Sudan took a historic step forward in promoting disability inclusion by signing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This landmark commitment obligates the government to respect, protect, and fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities across the country.

The Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, held fruitful meetings at the British Parliament with key figures, including Dame Anneliese Dodds, Chair of the Sudan and South Sudan All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and former Minister of State for Development at the FCDO.

The South Sudanese delegation included H.E. Nickson Peter Deng, South Sudan’s Ambassador to the UK, and his staff.
The Minister also met with Hon. Sarah Champion, Chair of the International Development Select Committee.

In both discussions, Dr. Kuyok expressed appreciation to the British government and people for their generous support to education in South Sudan, and for girls’ education in particular. However, he expressed concern over cuts to UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) for education, warning that it could lead to loss of hard-won gains. The MPs agreed to raise the matter with His Majesty’s Government (HMG).