The Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC) is mandated to carry out its duties and functions under the:

• Education Act 2009
• Teachers Act 2016
• Ministry of Youth, Sports and Cultural Affairs Act 1993

It also has responsibilities for:

• Ministerial and Departmental Act 2003
• Public Services Act 2004
• Public Service Regulations 2004
• Public Finance Management Act 2001
• Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2016 – 2020
• Education Sector Plan

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE