The Academy has eight key aims and objectives enshrined in its constitution which shall be to:
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Serve as a forum for Nigerian educationists at the highest level, whose opinion on education commands professional authority and respect;
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Improve the quality of education throughout the country by taking the initiative to express views on plans, programmes, policy and practice in education;
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Promote the ethics of the teaching profession;
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Advise on the minimum entry qualification into the teaching profession;
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Promote excellence in education;
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Commission studies on educational issues as they affect Nigeria;
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Publish an educational journal;
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Perform other activities that promote the professional standing of the Academy.