Education is a constitutional right, a basic human right, a strategic priority and the best possible vehicle to empower South Africans and to develop our country.  Quality education is the key to improved quality of life. It empowers individuals to obtain a fulfilling job, contribute to the economy and utilise their talents to the full.

Education Policy

Innovation Policy

We believe that only quality education will allow us to deliver on our vision of opportunities for all. A national DA government will work with provincial education departments, seeking to ensure:

• That every child has an opportunity to learn in a safe, supportive environment;
• That our children emerge from school having mastered the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy at internationally bench-marked levels, with their education having emphasised information literacy to prepare them for the modern economy;
• That our children are nurtured to become well-rounded citizens who have the discipline, work ethic and courage to use their skills and talent to pursue their dreams; and,
• That our youth are inspired to contribute to the success of our country, to reach out to fellow South Africans as nation builders, to grow the economy through entrepreneurship and to tackle our social challenges.