About the Provincial Department of Education
Leading and coordinating quality education services across the North Western Province.
A provincial institution focused on every learner
The Provincial Department of Education, North Western Province provides leadership, coordination and administrative support for education services within Kurunegala and Puttalam districts. The Department works with zonal education offices, divisional education offices, schools and partner institutions to improve learning opportunities and service delivery.
Our responsibilities include academic development, school administration, planning, teacher management, examinations, finance, physical resources, data management, digital systems, training and public information.
Vision
To create an equitable, inclusive and high-quality provincial education system that prepares every learner for a changing world.
Mission
To strengthen schools and education institutions through effective leadership, responsible resource management, professional development, evidence-based planning and appropriate use of technology.
Core Commitments
Support every learner regardless of location or background.
Use clear standards, monitoring and responsible public administration.
Improve services through secure data systems and learning technologies.
Work closely with schools, communities and education stakeholders.
What we work to improve
Learning Outcomes
Strengthen teaching, assessment and targeted student support.
Teacher Development
Build professional capacity through training and guidance.
School Leadership
Support principals and management teams with timely information.
Data-Informed Planning
Use reliable information for planning, monitoring and decisions.
Digital Education
Expand safe, practical and sustainable technology use.
Efficient Administration
Deliver transparent, timely and citizen-centred public services.