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Education Statistics Yearbook 2026 released
The Ministry has released the Education Statistics Yearbook 2026 (final edition), now the current edition of the annual statistical series.
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education · Republic of The Gambia
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education leads basic and secondary education in The Gambia, working through technical directorates and eight Regional Education Directorates. This website brings the Ministry's services, policies, publications and education data together in one place.
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2025 Basic and Secondary Education Progress Highlights
The Ministry published a set of progress highlights for basic and secondary education in 2025.
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MoBSE intensifies preparation ahead of foundational learning rollout
The Ministry reported preparation activities ahead of the foundational learning rollout.
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Education Statistics Summary Report 2025 published
The 2025 edition of the Education Statistics Summary Report is available in the publication repository.
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Current documents published by the Ministry, most recent release first.
- Statistical Yearbook · 2026Education Statistics Yearbook 2026 (final)Current
- Form · 2026MRC Holland Scholarship Application Form 2026Current
- Finance Brief · 2025The Gambia Education Finance Brief 2025Current
- Statistics Summary Report · 2025The Gambia Education Statistics Summary Report (ESSR) 2025Current
Programmes and reform themes
Areas of work the Ministry publishes information about.
Foundational learning
Strengthening early reading, writing and numeracy so learners have a secure foundation.
Inclusive education
Removing barriers so every learner can attend, participate and progress.
Teacher development
Preparing, supporting and retaining qualified teachers across the country.
School quality and improvement
Standards, supervision and school improvement planning.
Curriculum and learning materials
Curriculum development, review and provision of learning materials.
Community and ECD support
Community-based early childhood provision and parental engagement in learning.
Education technology and data
Digital systems, education data and technology-supported learning and management.
Education data
Online Data Centre
The Online Data Centre is the Ministry's education data service. It is operated on the Ministry's data platform and opens inside this website, with a direct link if your connection or browser blocks embedded services.
- Statistical yearbooks and summary reports
- School and ECD centre lists
- Education finance briefs
Regional Education Directorates
Eight Regional Education Directorates support schools across the country. Region 2 is divided into East and West, and Region 5 into North and South.
- Regional Education Directorate 1For the detailed area coverage, office address and telephone numbers of this directorate, contact the Ministry at info@mobse.gov.gm.
- Regional Education Directorate 2 EastUse the Ministry’s approved contact directory for public-information support.
- Regional Education Directorate 2 WestUse the Ministry’s approved contact directory for public-information support.
- Regional Education Directorate 3For the detailed area coverage, office address and telephone numbers of this directorate, contact the Ministry at info@mobse.gov.gm.
- Regional Education Directorate 4For the detailed area coverage, office address and telephone numbers of this directorate, contact the Ministry at info@mobse.gov.gm.
- Regional Education Directorate 5 NorthUse the Ministry’s approved contact directory for public-information support.
- Regional Education Directorate 5 SouthUse the Ministry’s approved contact directory for public-information support.
- Regional Education Directorate 6For the detailed area coverage, office address and telephone numbers of this directorate, contact the Ministry at info@mobse.gov.gm.
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Contact the Ministry at Willy Thorpe Building, Banjul, The Gambia, write to info@mobse.gov.gm, or use the directory to reach a directorate or regional office. Directorates listed: 7.