School of Education

Admission

For the Initial Teachers Certificate
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
1. In a teaching position for at least 5 years
2. Letter of support from current school or educational system for entry into programme
3. Minimum age range: 20 years old
4. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

For the Bachelor of Education (Primary & Secondary)
Applicants must provide the following evidence:
1. Tonga National Form 7 results (equivalent to a pass-4 Achieve levels)
2. Successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses) and a minimum of 5 in PSSC English.
3. Between the age range of 18 – 45 years of age.
4. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

For the Bachelor of Education (Tonga Early Childhood Teaching)
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
1. Tonga National Form 7 results (equivalent to a pass-4 Achieve levels)
2. Successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses) and a minimum of 5 in PSSC English.
3. ECE Foundation Certificate or better and/or
4. Minimum 5 years work experience in an ECE Centre
5. Between the age range of 18 – 45 years of age.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered

For the Diploma of Education (Primary & Secondary)
Applicants must provide evidence of:
1. Tonga National Form 7 results (equivalent to a pass-4 Achieve levels) / or successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses) and a minimum of 5 in PSSC English.
2. Serving teachers with Class 1 Teachers’ Certificate and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience may also be granted entry into the programme.
3. Successful completion of a TNQAB recognised Diploma, Certificate or equivalent may be granted entry into the last year of the program and to follow their designated professional teacher training program if applicable, but most will be required to follow the normal Diploma of Education programme and in some instances, will be considered case by case.
4. Between the age of 18-45 years old.
5. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

For the Graduate Teachers Certificate (Secondary)
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
1. An undergraduate degree and be a practicing teacher/ or
2. Equivalent status to (a) as determined by relevant educational experience and professional qualifications.
- Individuals in category (b) above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Minimum age range: 20 years old
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

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