Private schools, tutorial centres and the protection of teachers: Is there a regulatory gap in namibia?
Private schools and tutorial centres have become an important part of Namibia's educational landscape. They complement public education, create employment opportunities, and provide learners with alternative pathways to academic success.
Sakaria Johannes
Private schools and tutorial centres have become an important part of Namibia’s educational landscape. They complement public education, create employment opportunities, and provide learners with alternative pathways to academic success. Many of these institutions operate professionally and contribute positively to the country’s development. However, an important question remains largely unexplored: Are teachers and other employees in the private education sector adequately protected?
The enactment of the Education Act, 2020 (Act No. 3 of 2020) was an important milestone in the regulation of education in Namibia. The Act provides a framework for the registration, governance, and operation of private schools. It seeks to ensure quality education and accountability. Yet, when one examines the realities faced by some employees in private schools and tutorial centres, there appears to be a gap between educational regulation and labour protection.
