Core Tasks:
- Responsible for policy, laws and regulations with reference to education , and the monitoring of the execution of the above;
- Taking care of policy, laws and regulations related to educational renewing and monitoring its execution;
- Taking care of information campaigns and disseminating information concerning policy, laws and regulations with reference to educational matters;
- Promoting, executing and the directing of policy supported qualitative and quantitative research and planning activities related to educational matters;
- Promoting, executing and the directing of research in education;
- The development and implementation of policy and procedures related to developments in the area of educational support;
- The furthering and coordinating of the affairs of St. Maarten related to education with kingdom, regional and international connections;
- Advising government over the allocation of resources on the basis of research, progress reports and the prognosis of the programme organizations;
- Responsible for the strengthening of policies related to the continued improvement and of the quality and quantity of the human resources of St. Maarten.
- Responsible for policy, laws and regulations related to study financing, as well as overseeing the implementation of these;
- Responsible for policy, laws and regulations related to quality control, as well as overseeing the implementation of these;
- Responsible for policy, laws and regulations related to student care, as well as overseeing the implementation of these;
- Responsible for policy, laws and regulations related to examinations, as well as overseeing the implementation of these;
- Responsible for carrying our policies related to UNESCO’s affairs in the area of education, as well as overseeing the implementation of these;
- Promoting the welfare of all members of the society through education; 16. Promoting the principle of equality through education
Study Financing DivisionObjectives:- To provide study financing, information and support for those following training at MBO/SBO, HBO and WO levels on St. Maarten, the Netherlands as well as the promotion of studies in the United States, the region and other places.
- In a dynamic, innovative and client-friendly manner, provide information, support and financing to give citizens of St. Maarten who meet the criteria the opportunity to develop professionally;
- To play a role in the personal development of the citizens of St. Maarten and to assist in creating opportunities for a better future for individuals and the community at large.
Student Support DivisionObjectives:
To Providing care support to students and student support service for their effective development.
Examinations Division
Objectives:
The development of tests and examinations that are valid and reliable for education on St. Maarten.
Inspection OCJS Division
Objectives:
- To supervise (control and inspect) in an efficient and effective manner the working of the laws and regulations as well as the policies in the area of education;
- The promotion of education on St. Maarten to ensure that it is in compliance with internationally established norms and regulations;
- To supervise (control and inspect) in an efficient and effective manner the working of the laws and regulations as well as the policies in the area of culture, youth and sports;