Message from the Hon. Minister of Education and Training,

Hon. ‘Uhilamoelangi Fasi

Mālō e lelei,

Education is more than a system—it is the heartbeat of our nation’s future. At the Ministry of Education and Training, we are committed to ensuring every child, in every village and island, has access to quality learning opportunities that empower them to reach their full potential.

As we face the challenges of a fast-changing world, we remain grounded in our Tongan values, while embracing innovation and resilience. Let us move forward together—with unity, purpose, and a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen our beloved Kingdom.

Fakafeta’i lahi atu, and may God bless our journey.

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CORPORATE PLAN & BUDGET FINANCIAL YEARS 2024/25 – 2026/27

FOKOTU’UTU’U NGĀUE mo e PA’ANGA NGĀUE TA’U FAKAPA’ANGA 2024/25 – 2026/27

VISION

“That the people of Tonga will achieve excellence in education that is unique to Tonga”

MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide equitable, accessible, relevant, and sustainable quality education for all Tongans that will enable Tonga to develop and become a learning and knowledge society “

Alanga Fale ‘o e Ako / Tonga Education Strategic Policy Framework 2025 - 2035

Message from the
Minister of Education

Ke tau ngāue fakataha pea ke tākanga ‘etau fohé We take responsibility for the education of our people through shared governance and united delivery as one

Tonga’s Education Policy Framework 2025-2035 ispresented as our collective hope for a better tomorrow. The new education policy framework was designed during a global pandemic and during recovery from a one-in-a-thousand-year natural phenomenon – the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai underwater volcano. These two events have reminded us of our vulnerabilities in the face of climate change and our connectedness to a global world. However, these events have also strengthened our resilience, our lotu, and our relationships with our Kainga here in Tonga and within the diaspora. This new education policy framework was also designed as our educational institutions slowly reopened for learning after four months ofschool closure due to the pandemic. As educational institutions reopen, teachers and children are returning to schools that now have new rules, as efforts continue to protect our children from the ongoing pandemic. This document outlines our vision for education for the next ten years. The vision answers the key question: ‘what kind of education do we want for our children in the next 10 years’? This vision is drawn from the voices of our parents, communities, teachers, and our students from all the island groups of this country. This document also outlines the key principles that we believe are necessary to drive the new education policy framework. These key principles are fundamental to guiding our journey ahead in uncertain times.

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