Entry Requirements
Faculty of Business and Public Administration
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC)/Tonga Form 6 Certificate (TFSC) with a total of 14 or less in 4 subjects and with a minimum of 4 in English, and 3 in Mathematics, for entry into the first year of the Certificate programme.
- South Pacific Form 7 Certificate (SPFSC) pass (B average or better)/Tonga National Form 7 Certificate (TNFSC) or successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses). Applicants who meet these criteria may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate programme.
- Applicants working in a field (not less than 5 years) relevant to their chosen programme may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate or Diploma programme pending their assessment on appropriate activities pertaining to their chosen programme.
- Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Secondary) from the TIOE majoring in Accounting may be granted entry into the first year of the Diploma in the Accounting programme
- Applicants with passes in relevant courses from the University of the South Pacific (USP) or similar institutions may be granted cross crediting points. Entry level will depend on results of cross crediting.
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Entry Requirements
For the Diploma Programs in Tourism and Hospitality
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC)/Tonga Form 6 Certificate (TFSC) with a total of 14 or less in 4 subjects and with a minimum of 4 in English, and 3 in
- Mathematics, for entry into the Diploma in Information Technology Level 5.
- South Pacific Form 7 Certificate (SPFSC) pass (B average or better)/Tonga National
- Form 7 Certificate (TNFSC) or successful completion certificate in Tourism & Hospitality Studies.
Applicants who meet these criteria may be granted entry into the first year of the Diploma programme.
- Applicants working in a field (not less than 5 years) relevant to their chosen programme may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate or Diploma programme pending their assessment on appropriate activities pertaining to their chosen programme.
- Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Secondary) from the TIOE taking Information Technology or Tourism Studies as their major may be granted entry into the Diploma in the Tourism Management or Diploma in Information Technology programme
- Applicants with passes in relevant courses from the University of the South Pacific (USP) or similar institutions may be granted cross crediting points. Entry level will depend on results of cross crediting.
For the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Level 1
- Must be a citizen of Tonga.
- Completed Certificate in Tourism Level 1 or;
- Completed Year 11 or Form 5 with 50% in English and Tongan studies with sound local knowledge or;
- Attempted secondary education with at least two years’ work experience in a field related to Tourism and Hospitality
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for mature students and current employees who have:
- Completed secondary education with five or more years of experience in a related field to Tourism and Hospitality.
- Completed Primary education with at least fifteen years of experience in a related field plus a strong interest to pursue Tourism studies.
The RPL process considers relevant skills, knowledge and experience gained through a combination of:
- Work experience (paid job)
- Life experience (non-paid job/ community involvement)
- Previous informal and/ or formal training
- Students must provide evidence of their skills, experience, and /or studies.
- Must be age 17 by the beginning of the semester or older.
- Eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds include persons living with a disability.
For the Certificate in Tourism (Customer Service) Level 2 & Certificate in Tourism (Tour Guiding) Level 2
- Completed Certificate in Tourism Level 1
- Completed Year 11 or Form 5 with 50% in English and Tongan studies with sound local knowledge.
- Attempted secondary education with at least two years of work experience in a field related to Tourism and Hospitality.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for mature students and current employees who have:
- Completed secondary education with at least five years of experience in a related field to Tourism and Hospitality.
- Completed Primary education with at least fifteen years of experience in a related field plus a strong interest to pursue Tourism studies.
The RPL process considers all relevant skills, knowledge, and experience developed through a combination of:
- Work experience (paid job)
- Life experience (non-paid job/ community involvement)
- Previous informal and/ or formal training.
- Students must provide evidence of their skills, experience, and/or studies.
- Must be age 17 by the beginning of the semester or older.
- Eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds include persons living with a disability.
Faculty of Education Arts, and Humanities
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Entry Requirements
For the Initial Teachers Certificate
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- In a teaching position for at least 5 years
- Letter of support from current school or educational system for entry into programme
- Minimum age range: 20 years old
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.
For the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Education (Primary & Secondary)
Applicants must provide evidence of:
- 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.
- Serving teachers with Class 1 Teachers’ Certificate and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience may also be granted entry into the programme.
- 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.
- Between the age of 18-45 years old.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.
For the Bachelor of Education (Primary & Secondary)
Applicants must provide the following evidence:
- Tonga National Form 7 results (equivalent to a pass-4 Achieve levels)
- Successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses) and a minimum of 5 in PSSC English.
- Between the age range of 18 – 45 years of age.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.
For the Bachelor of Education (Tonga Early Childhood Teaching)
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- Tonga National Form 7 results (equivalent to a pass-4 Achieve levels)
- Successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses) and a minimum of 5 in PSSC English.
- ECE Foundation Certificate or better and/or
- Minimum 5 years work experience in an ECE Centre
- Between the age range of 18 – 45 years of age.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.
For the Graduate Teachers Certificate (Secondary)
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- An undergraduate degree and be a practicing teacher/ or
- 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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Entry Requirements
For the Certificate in Media and Journalism – Level 4
Candidates must have:
- A minimum Grade 4 or an Achieved status in Form 6 (TFSC) English and Tongan subjects;
- Or a school leaver who has completed the Foundational English and Tongan subjects under the Ako Tu’uloa Pathway
- Or an applicant who can demonstrate equivalent industry skills of at least 3 years experience.
For the Diploma in Media and Journalism – Level 5
Candidates can gain entry through:
- Completion of Certificate Level 4 in Media and Journalism, in other words candidates would have graduated fron the Certificate program.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those working in the media and journalism industry in Tonga with at least 5 years experience in the newsroom as a reporter.
- Portfolio assessment of journalistic work. The portfolio must show an exceptional standard of work in the area of journalism covered in the Certificate Level 4 units; basic news writing, writing for print, broadcast journalism, political journalism and investigative journalism. Work submitted in the portfolio must not be more than 2 years old. In addition, the applicant must also show an understanding of civics and ethics in relation to media and journalism. Each portfolio will be assessed against its RPL system to determine entry critertia are met.
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Entry Requirements
For the Bachelor of Tongan Language and Culture
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- Tonga National Form 7 results (equivalent to a pass-4 Achieve levels)
- Successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses) and a minimum of 5 in PSSC English.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.
Faculty of Nursing and Health Science
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Entry Requirements
Outlined below are the minimum criteria for entry for each of the programs.
For the Advanced Diploma of Nursing
- Pacific Secondary School Certificate (PSSC) – Aggregate of 14 in 4 subjects and pass English – 4, Mathematics, Biology, and another subject.
Or
- National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent with an average B pass and English, Mathematics, Biology and another subjects
Or
- Complementary Foundation Science level subjects or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 2.75/5.0
And preferably a higher qualification
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Entry Requirements
Outlined below are the minimum criteria for entry for each of the programs.
For the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Pacific Secondary School Certificate (PSSC) – Aggregate of 14 in 4 subjects and pass English – 4, Mathematics, Biology, and another subject.
Or
- National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent with an average B pass and English, Mathematics, Biology and another subjects.
Or
- Complementary Foundation Science level subjects or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 or 2.75/5.0
And preferably a higher qualification
For the Certificate in Dental Assisting
- National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent – pass in English, Biology and another science subject.
For the Certificate in Environmental Health
- Pass the National Form Six Certificate or its equivalent
Faculty of Business and Public Administration
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC)/Tonga Form 6 Certificate (TFSC) with a total of 14 or less in 4 subjects and with a minimum of 4 in English, and 3 in Mathematics, for entry into the first year of the Certificate programme.
- South Pacific Form 7 Certificate (SPFSC) pass (B average or better)/Tonga National Form 7 Certificate (TNFSC) or successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses). Applicants who meet these criteria may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate programme.
- Applicants working in a field (not less than 5 years) relevant to their chosen programme may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate or Diploma programme pending their assessment on appropriate activities pertaining to their chosen programme.
- Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Secondary) from the TIOE majoring in Accounting may be granted entry into the first year of the Diploma in the Accounting programme
- Applicants with passes in relevant courses from the University of the South Pacific (USP) or similar institutions may be granted cross crediting points. Entry level will depend on results of cross crediting.
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Entry Requirements
For the Diploma Programs in Tourism and Hospitality
Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
- Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC)/Tonga Form 6 Certificate (TFSC) with a total of 14 or less in 4 subjects and with a minimum of 4 in English, and 3 in
- Mathematics, for entry into the Diploma in Information Technology Level 5.
- South Pacific Form 7 Certificate (SPFSC) pass (B average or better)/Tonga National
- Form 7 Certificate (TNFSC) or successful completion certificate in Tourism & Hospitality Studies.
Applicants who meet these criteria may be granted entry into the first year of the Diploma programme.
- Applicants working in a field (not less than 5 years) relevant to their chosen programme may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate or Diploma programme pending their assessment on appropriate activities pertaining to their chosen programme.
- Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Secondary) from the TIOE taking Information Technology or Tourism Studies as their major may be granted entry into the Diploma in the Tourism Management or Diploma in Information Technology programme
- Applicants with passes in relevant courses from the University of the South Pacific (USP) or similar institutions may be granted cross crediting points. Entry level will depend on results of cross crediting.
For the Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Level 1
- Must be a citizen of Tonga.
- Completed Certificate in Tourism Level 1 or;
- Completed Year 11 or Form 5 with 50% in English and Tongan studies with sound local knowledge or;
- Attempted secondary education with at least two years’ work experience in a field related to Tourism and Hospitality
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for mature students and current employees who have:
- Completed secondary education with five or more years of experience in a related field to Tourism and Hospitality.
- Completed Primary education with at least fifteen years of experience in a related field plus a strong interest to pursue Tourism studies.
The RPL process considers relevant skills, knowledge and experience gained through a combination of:
- Work experience (paid job)
- Life experience (non-paid job/ community involvement)
- Previous informal and/ or formal training
- Students must provide evidence of their skills, experience, and /or studies.
- Must be age 17 by the beginning of the semester or older.
- Eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds include persons living with a disability.
For the Certificate in Tourism (Customer Service) Level 2 & Certificate in Tourism (Tour Guiding) Level 2
- Completed Certificate in Tourism Level 1
- Completed Year 11 or Form 5 with 50% in English and Tongan studies with sound local knowledge.
- Attempted secondary education with at least two years of work experience in a field related to Tourism and Hospitality.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for mature students and current employees who have:
- Completed secondary education with at least five years of experience in a related field to Tourism and Hospitality.
- Completed Primary education with at least fifteen years of experience in a related field plus a strong interest to pursue Tourism studies.
The RPL process considers all relevant skills, knowledge, and experience developed through a combination of:
- Work experience (paid job)
- Life experience (non-paid job/ community involvement)
- Previous informal and/ or formal training.
- Students must provide evidence of their skills, experience, and/or studies.
- Must be age 17 by the beginning of the semester or older.
- Eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds include persons living with a disability.
