International Education Resources: Africa
REGIONAL WEB SITES
African Academy of Sciences: http://www.oneworld.org/aas/
Organization
of African scientists dedicated to networking, publishing, research and capacity
building in science and technology
African Distance Learning Association: http://www.physics.ncat.edu/~michael/adla/
African Educational Research Network: http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/aern/INDEX.HTML
Network dedicated to the dissemination of information on Africa - many links
African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions: http://www.ansti.org/
A cooperative organization that links African institutions engaged in university
level training and research in the fields of science and technology. Includes
a journal of research findings.
Association for the Development of Education in Africa: http://www.adeanet.org/
Network of partners promoting the development of effective education policies.
Includes databases, publications and a newsletter
Association of African Studies Programs: http://www.africanstudies.org/
North American forum bringing together people with a scholarly interest in Africa
Association of French-Speaking Universities: http://www.auf.org/
Worldwide network of over 400 universities
Association of African Universities: http://www.aau.org/english/welcome.htm
Member based association that promotes staff exchange, fellowships and scholarships,
workshops, consultancies and information exchange
Commonwealth of Learning, Africa Region: http://www.col.org/regional/COLinAfrica.htm
Intergovernmental organization of Commonwealth countries encouraging the development
and exchange of open learning and distance education resources and technologies
Education en Afrique (French): http://www.educaf.org
Excellent site dedicated to education in Africa. Includes great resources and
information, plus a forum for the discussion and exchange of information on
African education
Forum for African Women Educationalists: http://www.fawe.org/
Includes a list of publications, programs, links and more
Higher Education Institutions in Africa: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html
Comprehensive listing of institutions of higher education
Les Universités Africaines: http://www.ird.ne/irdam/universite/
Contact information for French speaking institutions of higher education
Ministries of Education, Contact Information: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Addresses, telephone and fax numbers
NewAfrica.com: http://www.newafrica.com/education/
Statistics and figures on the education systems of individual African countries
Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa:
http://www.ossrea.net
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries.
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (French, English, Arabic):
http://www.mesrs.edu.dz/
General information about the ministry; programs and projects; publications;
legislation; links to universities and research centers
Ministry of National Education (French, Arabic): http://www.meducation.edu.dz/
General information about Algeria's education system; organization of the ministry;
statistics; examination results; news
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/dz.rtf
University Listings: http://www.mesrs.edu.dz/fr/univ_ecoles.htm
Angolan Educational Assistance Fund: http://www.aeaf.org/
Promotes collaboration between organizations and schools in Angola and abroad,
also encourages private sector involvement in the rebuilding of Angolan society.
Catholic University of Angola: http://www.ucan.edu/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ao.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ANGOLA
Welcome to Angola: http://www.angola.org/
Angolan embassy, Washington D.C.
Educational Institutions Listing: http://www.beninensis.net/benin_education.htm
Ministry Information: http://www.beningate.com/ministeres.htm
Contact information
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bj.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#BENIN
Botswana Accountancy College: http://www.info.bw/~bac/
Botswana College of Agriculture: http://www.bca.bw/
Institute of Development Management: http://www.idm.bw/
Ministry of Education: http://www.ibis.bw/~cde/
Listing of schools on the web, curriculum overview
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bw.rtf
University of Botswana: http://www.ub.bw/home.html
Institutions of Higher Education Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#BURKINA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bf.rtf
University of Ouagadougou: http://lombila.univ-ouaga.bf/SPIP/
Ministy of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/br.rtf
University of Burundi: http://www.univ-tlse2.fr/gril/Buja.html
Ministry of Education (French, English): http://www.mineduc.gov.cm/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cm.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#CAMEROON
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cf.rtf
University of Bangui Contact Information: http://www.aau.org/english/members.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/td.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#CHAD
University of Tchad: http://www.ird.ne/irdam/universite/univafcentrale/univtchad.htm
Contact information only
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cg.rtf
University Marien Ngouabi: http://www.ird.ne/irdam/universite/univafcentrale/univcongo.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/zr.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ZAIRE
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.pr.ci/gouvernement/ministeres/edu/
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (French): http://www.pr.ci/gouvernement/ministeres/ens/index.html
Includes listing of institutions of higher education
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ci.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#COTE
Center for the Research and Information on National Education (French):
http://www.education.gov.dj/cripen/index.htm
Education Statistics: http://www.newafrica.com/profiles/education.asp?CountryID=18
Literacy statistics in Djibouti
Ministry of National Education (French, Arabic): http://www.education.gov.dj/
University Listings, Statistics, Exam schedule
University Information (French): http://www.univ.edu.dj/
Egyptian Universities Network: http://www.frcu.eun.eg/Welcome.html
EUN connects all the Egyptian Universities under the umbrella of the Supreme
Council of Universities. EUN also connects academic and research centers and
institutes, as well as other governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Fulbright Commission: http://www.frcu.eun.eg/www/organizations/fulbrightegypt/linkpage.htm
Promoting educational exchange between Egypt and the U.S.
Ministry of Education: http://www.emoe.org/
Includes information on educational reform strategies; current projects; statistics;
news
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/eg.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#EGYPT
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/er.rtf
University of Asmara: http://www.ird.ne/irdam/universite/univafest/univerithree.htm
Contact information
Addis Adaba University: http://www.abyssiniacybergateway.net/ethiopia/aau_home.html
Includes links to other institutions
Ethiopian Center for Educational Information: http://chora.virtualave.net/
Ethiopian Distance Learning Association: http://www.physics.ncat.edu/~michael/ioce/
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Science and Technology Commission: http://www.telecom.net.et/~estc/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/et.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ETHIOPIA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ga.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#GABON
Ministry of Education: http://www.edugambia.gm/
Includes school listings, qualifications assurance agency, background to education
in Gambia
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gm.rtf
University of the Gambia: http://www.unigambia.gm/
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries.
Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of Ghana:
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~univghana
Ministry of Education: http://www.ghana.edu.gh/
Overview of Educational arena, Contact information
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gh.rtf
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office: http://www.ghanauniversities.com/
Maintains links with most Universities in Europe and North America as well as
organizations that promote staff and student exchange programs.
University listings: http://www.afrodrive.com/Universities/default.asp?countryID=22
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
Education overview, statistics and figures: http://www.francophone.net/confemen/pays/guinee.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/gn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#GUINEA
Education in Kenya: http://www.kenyaweb.com/educ/index.html
Includes listings of educational institutions and an overview of the education
system
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology: http://www.education.go.ke/
Contact information
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ke.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#KENYA
Ministry of Education: http://www.lesotho.gov.ls/ministers/mneducate.htm
Still under construction - Provides an overview of the educational system, and
contact information
National University of Lesotho: http://www.nul.ls/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ls.rtf
Education News: http://www.liberia.net/schools.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism: http://www.micat.gov.lr/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/lr.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#LIBERIA
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
National Scientific Research and Study center: http://www.ncrss.com/english/English.htm
Provides educational, political and economical research data and statistics
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ly.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#LIBYA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mg.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MADAGASCAR
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Ministry of Information: http://www.maform.malawi.net/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mw.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MALAWI
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ml.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MALI
Government Website: http://www.mauritania.mr/
Ministry of Education and Scientific Research (French): http://www.mr.refer.org/ipn/
General information about the Institute and its missions; current projects;
on-line documents; news.
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mr.rtf
University Listing: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MAURITANIA
Examinations Syndicate: http://mes.intnet.mu/
Comprehensive guide to examinations in Mauritius
Ministry of Education and Scientific Research: http://ncb.intnet.mu/meduhrd.htm
Thorough look at education in Mauritius
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mu.rtf
Tertiary Education Commission: http://tec.intnet.mu/
Includes accreditation and quality assurance
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MAURITIUS
Conférence des Recteurs des Universités Marocaines (French):
http://ayyad.ucam.ac.ma
Education Morocco: http://www.edumaroc.org/sup.htm
Thorough look at education in Morocco, with links to institutions of higher
education
Fulbright Commission: http://macece.bizland.com/home.html
Provides information on educational exchange between Morocco and the United
States
Listing of Private Institutions: http://www.maroc.net/edu/sup-prive/
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (French): http://www.dfc.gov.ma/
General information about the Moroccan higher education system; organization
of the ministry; legislation; statistics; on-line documents; links to universities
and high schools.
National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (French): http://www.cnr.ac.ma/
Office of Vocational Studies and Job Placement: http://www.ofppt.org.ma/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ma.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MOROCCO
Ministry of Education (Portuguese): http://www.mined.gov.mz/
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Portuguese): http://www.mesct.gov.mz/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mz.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#MOZAMBIQUE
Ministry of Education (Contact info. only): http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
National Institute for Educational Development: http://www.nied.edu.na/
Curriculum development, professional and resource development, teacher resources
Office of the President: http://www.op.gov.na/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/na.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#NAMIBIA
Government: http://www.izf.net/izf/Guide/Niger/gouvernement.htm
Higher Education Institution Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#NIGER
Institut de recherche pour le développement: http://www.ird.ne
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ne.rtf
Council for Nigerian Higher Education: http://www.cnhe.org/
Nig
The Council's goal is to contribute towards academic excellence in Africa, especially
in Nigeria, through research and publication
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB): http://www.jambng.com/
Oversees University Accreditation
Ministry of Education: http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/ministries/Education.htm
Contact information
National Universities Commission: http://www.widernet.org/nigeriaconsult/nuc.htm
Oversees the administration of higher education in Nigeria
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ng.rtf
University Listings: http://www.cnhe.org/nigerian_uni_coll.htm
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Government Rwanda: http://www.rwanda1.com/government/
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/rw.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#RWANDA
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.education.gouv.sn/
Statistics, Activities, Projects, News
Project for the Improvement of Higher Education: http://www.refer.sn/men/paes/index.html
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SENEGAL
Youth Ministry (French): http://www.jeunesse.gouv.sn/
Overview of youth education
Government: http://www.sierra-leone.org/govt.html
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information
only
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sl.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SIERRA
West African Examinations Council: http://www.waecheadquarters-gh.org/index.html
Conducts national and international examinations for member countries
Government: http://www.somaligov.com/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/so.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SOMALIA
Confederation of Open Learning Institutions of South Africa: http://www.colisa.ac.za/index.html
Council on Higher Education: http://www.che.org.za/index2.html
Department of Education: http://education.pwv.gov.za/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.za
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and South Africa
Government Communication and Information System: http://www.gcis.gov.za/
Human Sciences Research Council: http://star.hsrc.ac.za/
Schoolnet SA: http://www.school.za/
Education portal
South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education:
http://www.saardhe.ac.za
South African Council for Educators: http://www.sace.co.za/
Aims to enhance the status of teaching and to promote the development of educators
and their professional conduct
South African Institute for Distance Education: http://www.saide.org.za/
South African Qualifications Authority: http://www.saqa.org.za/
Responsible for academic standards and accreditation
South African Universities' Vice-Chancellors' Association: http://www.sauvca.org.za
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/za.rtf
University Listings: http://education.pwv.gov.za/Educ_Related_Sites_Folder/unitech.htm
Association of Sudanese Universities: http://www.sudan.net/uk
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Ministry of Education (Arabic): http://www.moe-sd.com
National Center for Research: http://www.agricta.org/partners/ncr/
Republic of Sudan: Association of Arab Universities: http://www.aaru.edu.jo/sudan.html
Universities in Sudan that are members of the Association
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sd.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#SUDAN
Government: http://www.swazi.com/government/
Institute of Distance Education: http://www.realnet.co.sz/ide/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sz.rtf
University Swaziland: http://www.uniswa.sz/
Ministry of Education: http://www.tanzania.go.tz/educationf.html
Includes full listing of higher education institutions
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tz.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#TANZANIA
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.un.org/french/Depts/dpi/Abidjan99/edu_togo/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tg.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#TOGO
Edunet (French, Arabic, English): http://www.edunet.tn/
Maintained by the Ministry of Education. Current projects; didactic resources;
newsletters; examinations results; legislation; statistics; links to school
networks; news
Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology in Tunisia (French,
Arabic): http://www.mes.tn/
General information about the higher education system; statistics; links to
higher education establishments; news.
Ministry of Education (French): http://www.edunet.tn/
Provides information about the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Vocational
Education and Employment, and the Ministry of Higher Education.
Regional Educational Information (Ministry): http://www.edunet.tn/ressources/intranet/sitetabl/tunis/direction_reg/acce_fr.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tn.rtf
Tunisian Virtual School: http://www.evt.edunet.tn/indexan.html
University Listings and Statistics: http://www.tn.refer.org/edu/edu.htm
Ministry of Education and Sports: http://www.education.go.ug/directory.htm
Includes school (all levels) contacts
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ug.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#UGANDA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Schoolnet: http://www.schoolnet.org.zm/
Education portal
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/zm.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ZAMBIA
Ministry of Education: http://www.unesco.org/education/partners/mined/africa.htm
Contact information only
Ministry of Higher Education and Technology: http://www.lwf.co.zw/mohet
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/zw.rtf
University Listings: http://www.chem.ru.ac.za/afuniv.html#ZIMBABWE