Third Education and Training Project

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The Third Education and Training Project will improve quality of education in Maldives, increase equitable access, and strengthen institutional capacity. The components are: 1) Education quality improvement, to raise learning achievements at the primary, lower and upper secondary levels. Teacher training will be provided through atoll-based in-service learning to upgrade teachers' skills, and improve staff development for school supervisors. The primary school curriculum will be improved, and a publishing capacity developed for textbooks upgrading. In addition, a system of national assessment will be developed, for improved student assessment practices and achievements, with a focus on reforming the public examination system. 2) Equitable access, to be increased through the expansion of secondary schools. The component includes construction, and upgrading of facilities at the Atoll Education Centers, providing library services, science equipment and laboratories, in addition to teacher training at the atoll schools. 3) Institutional strengthening, to improve planning and implementation of educational programs. Capacity building will be achieved through the provision of technical assistance for the development of an Education Management Information System, expanding as well the information links to the atolls. 4) Training for selected professionals, provided through external fellowships.