The NCDC is responsible for curriculum development, publication and provision of advice on teaching material. Therefore, the mandate of NCDC is to design and develop educational programs and material for Early Childhood Development (ECD), Primary, Alternative Education System AES, Secondary and Technical Secondary Schools, Vocational Education and Training (TVET. The NCDC Directorate is headed by Director General Mr. Omot Okony Olok. Within the Directorate there are four departments they are:

1. 1. Department of School Programmes
2. 2. Department of Publication Services
3. 3. Department of External Relations and Partners
4. 4. Department Administrations and Finance