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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION DIVISION ​

“Embedding notions of quality into every aspect of school life for effective and efficient education delivery and improved student outcomes in a globally competitive environment.” 


The Quality Assurance and Inspection Division (QAID), set up in 2012, serves as an interface between the Ministry of Education and Human Resource, State Secondary Schools and other stakeholders in the education sector. Its main purpose is to support the achievement of the Ministry's vision and objectives, and to promote quality education and improved student outcomes.

QAID works with schools and education stakeholders to strengthen teaching and learning, monitor school performance, and identify areas for improvement across secondary education. In doing so, the Division supports schools in building a culture of quality and evidence-informed decision-making. Through monitoring, analysis, professional support and quality assurance activities, QAID promotes continuous improvement and contributes to effective and efficient education delivery. 

 Key Areas 
  Quality Assurance Framework (QAF 2023) 
  Student Attainment 
  Teaching and Learning 
  Leadership and Management 
  School Ethos and Infrastructure 
  Quality Assurance Activities 
  Subject Cluster Panels 
  Resources and Publications 
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QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK (QAF) 

Following a series of consultative meetings, QAID launched its Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) in 2019. The QAF is a tool developed to set down the parameters used to gauge the quality of education provided in secondary schools. 

The framework was reviewed and updated in 2023, taking into account the context within which secondary schools operate. 

Purpose of the QAF 

The Quality Assurance Framework aims to evaluate the overall effectiveness of schools while also providing a roadmap to guide schools in improving performance at all levels. 


FOUR QUALITY DOMAINS 

 

The framework provides well-defined key result areas, performance indicators, level descriptors and overall effectiveness standards for each domain and for the school as a whole. 


QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES 

Monitoring of teaching and learning through regular lesson observations and meetings with school management teams and educators.

Monitoring of assessment papers and evaluation procedures in schools.

Analysis of performance at school level for all grades and for each academic term.

Identification of learning gaps and areas for improvement based on the analysis of performance and lesson observations.

Provision of pedagogical support and guidance to schools, including support for continuous professional development (CPD).

​Preparation of periodic reports on student performance at NCE, SC and HSC levels.

Identification of students at risk at school level and ensuring appropriate followup with relevant stakeholders. ​


SUBJECT CLUSTER PANELS – 2026 

In 2026, Subject Cluster Panels, spearheaded by QAID, were set up. Their main objective is to promote continuous pedagogical improvement by fostering linkages within the subject teaching community and creating opportunities for the sharing of effective teaching strategies. 


The Subject Cluster Panels will further contribute to enhancing the quality of teaching in schools by providing subject-specific pedagogical tools and support to schools. 


Key Functions of Subject Cluster Panels

Promote professional collaboration among teachers of the same subject.

Facilitate the sharing of effective teaching strategies and classroom practices.

Identify and disseminate subject-specific pedagogical tools and resources.

Support continuous pedagogical improvement.

Strengthen professional networks across schools.

Contribute to improved teaching quality and student learning outcomes. 


The Subject Cluster Panels are organized as follows:

Languages (English, French & other languages)

Mathematics (Mathematics, Additional Mathematics)

Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology)

ICT (Computer Science)

Economics & Business (Economics, Business Studies, BEE)

Accounting and Travel & Tourism

Social Studies (Sociology, Social and Modern Studies)

Technology and Arts (Technology Studies, Design & Technology, Food Studies, Visual Arts) 

Each Subject Cluster Panel comprises a Quality Assurance Officer/Senior Quality Assurance Officer (QAO/SQAO), representatives of the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE) and the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES), and stakeholders from both the primary and secondary sectors. 


RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS

Relevant documents and resources are available below for reference: