Dr. Syed Amir Abdullah
Advisor to the Governor KP on Education
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Elementary & Secondary Education Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Ensuring inclusive, equitable and quality education for every child — serving more than 5.9 million students in 34,784 government schools through qualified teachers, transparent governance and data-driven planning.
Online Services
E-Services & Portals
Quick access to the department’s digital systems for teachers, employees, schools and citizens.
E-Transfer Plus
Transparent, merit-based online transfer system for teachers.
Learn moreE-Notifications
QR-verified posting and transfer orders and notifications.
Learn moreiEMIS
Integrated Education Management Information System.
Open portalHRMIS
Human Resource Management System for employees.
Open portalTalent Pool
Register and apply for teaching opportunities.
Open portalE-Pension
Online pension case processing and tracking.
Open portalBiometric Attendance
Staff attendance monitoring across schools and offices.
Open portalTenders & Careers
Latest procurement notices and job openings.
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Statistics · 2025-26
KP Education at a Glance
The largest public education system in the province — key figures on institutions, enrolment and teaching staff across government, community, private and non-formal schools.
Annual School Census reports34,784Government Schools20,535 boys · 14,229 girls
5,906,571Students in 2025-26In government schools
184,996Teachers116,388 male · 68,608 female
247,967EmployeesTeaching & non-teaching staff
34,784Government Schools20,535 boys + 14,229 girls
3,556Girls Community Schools
11,542Private Schools9,065 boys + 2,477 girls
1,378ALP Centres605 boys + 773 girls
2,154BECS & NCHD Centres1,661 BECS + 493 NCHD
5,906,571Students in Government Schools3.31M boys + 2.63M girls
239,310Students in Girls’ Community Schools0.09M boys + 0.15M girls
2,830,000Students in Private Schools1.90M boys + 0.93M girls
46,018ALP Learners18,146 boys + 27,874 girls
89,423Children in BECS & NCHD
184,996Teachers in Government Schools116,388 male + 68,608 female
5,601Teachers in Girls’ Community Schools
131,434Teachers in Private Schools58,862 male + 72,572 female
1,378Facilitators in ALP Centres605 male + 773 female
2,656Teachers in BECS & NCHD2,102 BECS + 554 NCHD
10Model Schools
9Cadet Colleges
9Model Schools in Merged Areas
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Quality education for allAbout the Department
Building a stronger public education system for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Elementary & Secondary Education Department is the largest of all departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. More than 5.9 million students are learning in over 34,784 government institutions, taught by more than 184,996 teachers.
The department oversees primary and secondary education across the province — from curriculum, planning and policy to the regulation of private schools, Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education, the Textbook Board, cadet colleges and education foundations.
Our Mission
To ensure inclusive and equitable access to quality education for every child in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by strengthening the public education system through qualified teachers, transparent governance and effective resource utilization — fostering a safe, inclusive and innovative learning environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy and civic responsibility.
Our Vision
A Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where every child, regardless of region, language, ethnicity or culture, receives free, equitable and high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment — thriving as a lifelong learner and responsible citizen grounded in discipline, empathy, social justice, patriotism and democratic values.
Mandate of the Department
- Primary education
- Secondary education at the level of High / Higher Secondary Schools
- Regulation, registration and supervision of private schools and training institutions
- BISEs, Textbook Board, Public Schools & Colleges / Cadet Colleges and Elementary Education Foundation
- Grants of scholarships and stipends to students
- Administration of the Compulsory Primary Education Act, 1996
- Boy Scouts in the province
- Service matters, except those entrusted to the Establishment & Administration Department and district governments
- Curriculum and syllabus
- Planning and policy
- Registration of Deeni Madaris
Leadership
Messages from the Leadership
Inayatullah Wasim
Secretary, Elementary & Secondary Education
Education broadens one’s thoughts and plays a vital role in shaping a successful life. It gives us the opportunity to become a productive member of a civilized society.Read full message
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Elementary & Secondary Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Contact us
Phone(091) 9210480
AddressBlock A, 3rd Floor, Building A, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar
Emailemisesekp@gmail.com
- (091) 9210480
- Block A, 3rd Floor, Building A, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar
- emisesekp@gmail.com