The purpose of educational association is to research education, assist the development of education and enhance the welfare of educational staff.

A educational association is a judicial person.

The competent authorities of national educational association is Ministry of the Interior, the competent authorities of educational associations in municipalities directly under central government are municipality governments, the competent authorities of educational associations in counties(cities) are the county(city) governments.
The target business competent authorities of educational associations should be under guidance and supervision of Ministry of Education or municipality or county(city) authorities in charge of educational affairs.

The roles of an educational association are as follows:
1. Education-related research, as well as design and improvement suggestions.
2. Guidance of national knowledge on common life and the promotion of lifelong.
3. Assistance in educational investigation, statistics and compilation of books and periodicals.
4. Conducting members’ public welfare activities.
5. Mutual aid and coordination for members ’ welfare and cooperation.
6. Facilitation and implementation of educational policies and regulations.
7. Educational matters commissioned by authorities or groups.
8. Participation in educational activities and social campaigns.
9. Other matters required by relevant laws and statutes.