Entry Requirements for School of Education Programs

For the Initial Teachers Certificate

Applicants must provide evidence of the following:

a) In a teaching position for at least 5 years
b) Letter of support from current school or educational system for entry into program
c) Minimum age range: 20 years old
d) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

For the Diploma of Education (Primary & Secondary)

Applicants must provide evidence of:
a) 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.
b) Serving teachers with Class 1 Teachers’ Certificate and a minimum of 5 years teaching
experience may also be granted entry into the program.
c) Successful completion of a TNQAB recognized Diploma, Certificate or equivalent may be granted
entry into the last year of the program and to follow their designated professionalteacher training
program if applicable, but most will be required to follow the normal Diploma of Education
program and in some instances, will be considered case by case.
d) Between the age of 18-45 years old.
e) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

For the Bachelor of Education (Primary & Secondary)

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

For the Bachelor of Education (Tonga Early Childhood Teaching)

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

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