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The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs), Fiji Teacherโs Registration Authority (FTRA), Higher Education
Commission Fiji (HECF) and Tertiary
Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) will re-introduce conducting of interviews for eligible Year 13 students who wish to enrol in teacher training institutions across the four divisions. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed Year 13 and aspire to join the teaching profession to shape the future of education in our nation.
โWith an increasing demand for qualified teachers, it is essential to ensure that our teacher training programmes are not only rigorous but also tailored to attract the right candidates,โ said Honourable Radrodro.
This initiative is an outcome of the 2024-2033 Denarau Declaration, which strengthens partnership between TTIs, respective stakeholders and the Ministry of Education by ensuring their graduates possess the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to excel in the classroom.
The Minister for Education stated, “We are committed to fostering a robust educational environment and our teachers are at the heart of this mission. We are ensuring that the future of education remains bright and impactful. This is a chance for them to contribute to our Fijian education landscape, inspiring the next generation of learners.”
Hon. Radrodro stated that the re-introduction of the interview process ensures that we recruit passionate individuals and by prioritising this process, we can cultivate a new generation of educators who are not only qualified but are also dedicated to make a difference in the lives of the students in Fiji in any context.โ
The Education Minister encourages all eligible Year 13 to seize this opportunity to embark on a rewarding career in the teaching profession. He also highlights the current priority (shortage) teaching areas for Ministry of Education include:
โข Primary
โข Special & Inclusive Education
โข Biology/Chemistry
โข Mathematics/Physics
โข Computer Science/ Office Technology
โข Physical Education, Music and Art & Craft
โข Industrial Arts
Hon. Radrodro added that the closing date for online applications to TSLS is 31st of January, 2025. He also emphasised that the Programmes for Scholarships for Merit Based Higher Education โ Level 7 Local Scheme are as follows:
โข Bachelor of Education Secondary:
o Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science o Industrial Arts
โข Bachelor of Education Primary
โข Bachelor of Education – ECE
The Programmes for Scholarships for Higher Education (Level 7 โ Degree) with Minimum Cut off Mark Scheme are as follows:
โข Counselling
โข Special and Inclusive Education
โข Early Childhood Education
โข Primary Education
โข Secondary Education:
o Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science o Industrial Arts
o Accounting, Economics, Computer Science and Technology o History and Geography
o Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics and Food & Nutrition o English Language & Literature, Hindi Language & Indian Culture, I-Taukei
Studies, I-Taukei/Fijian Language, Literature & Language, Hindi Studies and
English o Physical Education & Music and Physical Education/Art & Craft
o Agriculture
The Minister for Education has stated that the eligible students will be notified on the dates and venues through emails and phone calls.