Education Policy & Systems Reform

Global Edu Canada supports governments, international agencies, and development partners to strengthen education systems through evidence-based policy reform, institutional governance, and strategic planning. We work at national and sub-national levels to review, design, and implement education policies that are equitable, feasible, and aligned with international standards, while remaining grounded in local realities.

Our expertise spans education policy review, standards development, governance frameworks, EMIS utilization, and sector-wide strategic planning, with a strong focus on implementation readiness, capacity development, and sustainability.

What We Support

Curriculum review, revision, and mapping
Development of competency-based education frameworks
Definition of clear, measurable learning outcomes
Alignment of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment
Design and strengthening of national and system-level assessments
Capacity development for curriculum and assessment institutions

Typical Outputs

Our curriculum and assessment engagements typically result in:

Curriculum mapping and alignment reports
Competency-based curriculum frameworks
Learning outcomes matrices by grade and subject
Revised subject curricula and syllabi
National assessment frameworks and blueprints
Assessment item development guidelines
Teacher guides linking curriculum and assessment
Capacity-building plans for curriculum and assessment units

Our Methodology

We apply a systematic, learner-centered, and evidence-based approach to curriculum and assessment reform.

1. Curriculum & Assessment Diagnostic

Review of existing curricula, syllabi, and assessments
Alignment analysis across grades, subjects, and levels
Identification of gaps, redundancies, and misalignments

2. Competency & Learning Outcomes Design

Definition of core and subject-specific competencies
Development of age-appropriate and measurable learning outcomes
Integration of transversal skills (critical thinking, citizenship, digital literacy)

3. Curriculum Mapping & Coherence

Vertical and horizontal curriculum mapping
Alignment of learning outcomes with content and pedagogy
Integration of inclusive, gender-responsive, and context-relevant approaches

4. Assessment System Design

Development of national and system-level assessment frameworks
Alignment of assessments with learning outcomes and competencies
Design of formative, summative, and large-scale assessments

5. Validation & Capacity Development

Stakeholder validation workshops
Training for curriculum developers, assessment teams, and teachers
Development of implementation and monitoring guidelines

Sample Deliverables

Examples of deliverables provided under this service include:

National Curriculum Mapping & Alignment Report
Competency Framework for Basic or Secondary Education
Learning Outcomes Framework by Grade and Subject
Revised Subject Curriculum and Syllabi Documents
National Assessment Framework & Policy Guidelines
Assessment Blueprint and Test Specifications
Teacher Guides on Curriculum–Assessment Alignment
Capacity Development Plan for Curriculum & Assessment Units

Ideal Clients

This service is designed for:

Ministries of Education and curriculum authorities
National assessment and examination bodies
Teacher education institutions and universities
International development agencies and donors
Education reform and systems-strengthening programs

Tools & Frameworks We Use

Our curriculum and assessment work draws on internationally recognized tools and adapts them to national contexts, including:

Competency-based education (CBE) frameworks
Learning outcomes and standards-based curriculum models
Curriculum mapping and coherence tools
Assessment design and blueprinting methodologies
Formative and summative assessment frameworks
Results-based education and learning progression models

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you support competency-based curriculum reform?
Yes. We specialize in designing and implementing competency-based curricula aligned with national priorities and international best practices.

Can you align curriculum and national assessments?
Yes. A core focus of our work is ensuring coherence between curriculum frameworks, learning outcomes, and assessment systems.

Do you work across different education levels?
Yes. We support early childhood, primary, secondary, teacher education, and non-formal education systems.

Do you involve national stakeholders in curriculum reform?
Absolutely. Our approach emphasizes co-creation, validation, and capacity transfer to national institutions.

Can you support implementation, not just design?
Yes. We provide implementation guidelines, teacher support materials, and capacity-building for curriculum and assessment teams.

Planning curriculum reform or strengthening assessment systems?
Global Edu Canada partners with education authorities and development partners to design coherent, competency-based curricula and assessment systems that improve learning outcomes.Contact Us to:

👉 Request a Curriculum & Assessment Consultation
👉 Submit a Terms of Reference (ToR)
👉 Download Our Capability Statement