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Welcome to the website for the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE).

We hope that you will be able to find any information that you require on Catholic education in South Africa today. If not, contact us and we will assist you with your query.

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Vacancies in the Catholic education network are updated regularly.

“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” – Malcolm Forbes

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

The Catholic Institute of Education facilitates Catholic educational institutions working together to offer quality education that meets the physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual and social needs of learners and inspires them to live the values taught by Jesus.

The Catholic Institute of Education has offices in six of the nine provinces in South Africa.

“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey

Featured School

Featured School

Assumption Convent Primary School

Assumption Convent Primary School was established in 1952 by the Missionary Sisters of the Assumption, at the request of the Archbishop of Pretoria, Archbishop Garner.

Since its small beginnings with a few of learners and one pre-fabricated classroom, the school has grown from tremendously, now boasting over twenty air-conditioned classrooms, a computer and media centre, art room and music room.

The school welcomes all children, regardless of religious denomination, but the Sisters were, and still are, sure to inform parents that the ethos of the school is built on strong Gospel values.

Would you like your Catholic school to be featured on our website? Email us a picture and write-up of no more than 150 words to: nc@cie.org.za.

News

March against the National Lottery - Press Release

January 30, 2012 – On the 27th of January 2012, 15 of our staff members marched against the National Lottery Board along with members of many other South African NGOs, demanding clarity on their decision not to fund us. This is the official press release. To view the gallery from the day, click here

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Validation of Religious Education

Validation of Religious Education

January 19, 2012 – In order to strengthen a sense of accountability for Religious Education, CaSPA requests that, beginning in 2012, schools be open to a validation process.

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Events

September 6, 2011: Invitation to book launch: The Sustainability Challenge

September 6, 2011: Invitation to book launch: The Sustainability Challenge

August 16, 2011 – Margie Keeton will speak at the launch of her book, The Sustainability Challenge: Pressures and Opportunities for South African NGOs on September 6, 2011.

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September 7 2011: Eighth Bishop Hans Brenninkmeijer Memorial Lecture

September 7 2011: Eighth Bishop Hans Brenninkmeijer Memorial Lecture

August 10, 2011 – Professor Haroon Salojee will consider the situation of children’s health in South Africa and the impact this has on learning at this lecture taking place on September 22.

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Director’s Blog

Director’s Blog

What makes the difference?

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, widely regarded as South Africa’s moral conscience, frequently reminds us that South Africa is so unequal that 60% of the population earns less than 15% of the national income.

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Resources

CIE provides various resources for teachers, learners and our network, to use to carry out in their projects. These resources include relevant Bills, policies, the Constitution, government Acts, reports and communication from a number of stakeholders, including the Pope.

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CIE supports poor Catholic schools in South Africa who have many desperate needs. We strive to give every child in our schools the education they deserve.

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