The Director is responsible for leading the Mauritius Institute of Education and overseeing the implementation of Council policies.
The Institute has had several Directors/Ag. Directors
- Mr F. Richard: Director (1974 – 1981)
- Mr R. D. Ramdoyal: Director (1981 – 1997)
- Mr P. Chitamun: Ag. Director (1997 – 2000), Director (2000);
- Mr P. Saddul: Director (2000 – 2002)
- Mr V. K. P. Parmessur: Director (2004 – 2007)
- Mrs S.N. K. Thancanamootoo: Ag. Director (2002 – 2004; 2007 – 2009), Director (2009 – 2013)
- Dr O. Nath Varma: Ag. Director, Director (2013 – 2021)
- (Dr) V. Naëck: Ag. Director (2021 – 2022)
- Dr Hemant Bessoondyal Director (2022 – Till now)