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About BOTEPCO
The Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) is the statutory body established under the Botswana Teaching Professionals Act No. 22 of 2019 to regulate, professionalise and uphold standards within the teaching profession in Botswana. The Council registers and licenses teaching professionals, sets and maintains professional standards, upholds a Code of Ethics, and supports the continuing professional development of teachers across the country. BOTEPCO’s value proposition centres around professionalising teaching in contributing to the ultimate improved quality of education in the Country.
The Council reports to the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education and is accountable to a Board of Directors.
The Mandate of the Council is to
- Regulate the teaching profession.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards for teachers, which include teaching knowledge, skills and competence.
- License teachers.
- Advise on teacher training issues.
- Advocate for the teaching profession.
- Maintain a register of teachers.
- Establish, publish, review and maintain a Code of Ethics for teachers.
- Monitor adherence to the Code of Ethics under paragraph (g).
- Review and advise on professional standards for teachers.
- Determine the grounds for refusal or withdrawal of registration where necessary.
- Determine the criteria and procedures for registration.
- Consider and decide on any application for registration.
- Promote continuing education, training and professional development of teachers.
- Establish panels to investigate and hear complaints against teachers.
- Ensure a fair hearing is held in accordance with the procedure determined by the Board.
- Conduct research to inform quality teaching.
Our Values
- CUSTOMER-CENTRICITY We provide responsive, accessible and high-quality regulatory services that create value for teachers, stakeholders and the public.
- EXCELLENCE We continuously improve and consistently deliver high-quality services and regulatory outcomes.
- AGILITY We respond effectively to change and responsibly use technology and innovation to improve regulation and service delivery.
- PROFESSIONALISM We uphold the highest standards of ethics, competence, integrity and accountability.
- TRANSPARENCY We act openly, honestly and fairly, and remain accountable for our decisions and actions.
- EMPLOYEE-FOCUS We foster a respectful, inclusive and empowering workplace that enables our people to grow and perform at their best.
Our Vision
Building internationally acclaimed teaching professionals.
Our Mission
To regulate the teaching profession through registration, licensing and professional standards, advocating for teachers to improve the quality of education in Botswana.
Regulatory Instruments
Discover the key foundational and operational frameworks governing teachers under the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council. We feature three core pillars, each available for download: the Parliament Act, which establishes BOTEPCO as a statutory body under the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education pursuant to Act No. 22 of 2019; the Professional Teaching Standards, which define the essential knowledge, skills, values, and practices required to support continuous professional development and ensure quality teaching; and the Code of Ethics, which provides ethical guidelines for professional and responsible conduct when interacting with learners, parents, communities, and other stakeholders.
CODE OF ETHICS
BOTEPCO has established the Code of Ethics for the Teaching Profession to guide teachers in maintaining professional, ethical and responsible conduct in their interactions with learners, parents, communities and other stakeholders.
PARLIAMENT ACT
BOTEPCO is a statutory body established under the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council Act, No. 22 of 2019. The Council operates under the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education.
PROFESSONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
The Professional Teaching Standards provide a framework that defines the knowledge, skills, values and professional practices expected of teachers, supporting continuous professional development and quality teaching and learning.