"To develop a critical mass of education sector planners and managers for the effective and efficient planning and management of the education system through capacity building, continuous training, action research and information dissemination."

Vision

The vision is to empower the education sector workers with appropriate skills and techniques for effective and efficient operation

Philosophy

The Institute’s philosophy is to transmit the most essential knowledge and practical know-how required to build capacity for educational planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in Nigeria educational system. This philosophy is based on the need to produce seasoned, articulate, well-grounded, technically skilled education managers, planners and school administrators who are to ensure quality, relevance and efficiency in all the tiers of the educational system.