Mount WilhelmPhoto courtesy of Alpine Ascents International
Member Since 1973
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Partner Ministry/Organization
Department of Education
Address of Embassy in Manila
3Rd/F Corinthian Plaza Condominium Building, Paseo De Roxas, Gamboa Street, Makati City, Philippines
Participation in Regional Programs (2018-2024)
Recent Programs Held (2018-2023)
No programs were conducted in Papua New Guinea from 2018 to 2023
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Official Name
Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Land Area
462,840 km²
Country Borders
Indonesia (West)
Australia (South)
Australia (South)
Capital
Port Moresby
Religion
Christianity
Language
Dzongkha
Language
English
Hiri Motu
Tok Pisin
Papua New Guinean Sign Language
Hiri Motu
Tok Pisin
Papua New Guinean Sign Language
Demonym
Papua New Guinean
National Holiday
16 September 1975 (Independence from Australia)
Photo courtesy of PNG Education News
No. of Years - Primary Education
6 years
No. of Years - Middle School
4 years
No. of Years - Secondary Education
2 years
No. of Years - Tertiary Education (Bachelor)
4 years
No. of Years - Tertiary Education (Master)
1 to 2 years
No. of Years - Tertiary Education (Doctorate)
3 years
Ministry of Supervising Education
Department of Education
Agency Handling TVET
National Department of of Education (NDoE); Office of Higher Education; The National Training Council (NTC)
Formal TVET System
Technical, Vocational Education Training provides relevant practical skills, attitudes, knowledge, and understanding relating to the skills needed in various sectors of the formal and informal economic and social life of Papua New Guinea.
A wide range of courses is offered in the Technical and Business Colleges and 133 Vocational Training Centers throughout the country from full- time courses for those who have completed Grades 8, 10 and 12. In 2019, it was also recorded that a total of 50 Public/Church TVET institutions and 150 Private TVET institutions existed in the country. Extension courses for apprenticeship training and short courses to provide further opportunities for the general community and those already in the workforce.
Courses are developed in close consultation with key stakeholders including the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board, National Training Council, Industry, Provincial Governments, and the community. (All courses are accredited through the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Likewise, there are career pathways from schools to TVET to employment, with some further higher education and training.
A wide range of courses is offered in the Technical and Business Colleges and 133 Vocational Training Centers throughout the country from full- time courses for those who have completed Grades 8, 10 and 12. In 2019, it was also recorded that a total of 50 Public/Church TVET institutions and 150 Private TVET institutions existed in the country. Extension courses for apprenticeship training and short courses to provide further opportunities for the general community and those already in the workforce.
Courses are developed in close consultation with key stakeholders including the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board, National Training Council, Industry, Provincial Governments, and the community. (All courses are accredited through the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Likewise, there are career pathways from schools to TVET to employment, with some further higher education and training.
Qualification Framework
The Papua New Guinea National Qualifications Framework (PNGNQF) is a system of formal qualifications for post-secondary (tertiary) education which usually awards certificate, diploma, bachelor, master, and doctorate after the completion of formal studies. This 10-level qualification of PNGNQF defines the standard of learning as based on its purpose, volume and progression opportunities. The framework ensures the comparability in the standards, quality of education qualifications and awards as recognized both nationally and internationally.
Level of PNQNQS
Source: Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, PNGNQF (Second Edition)
TVET Financing
The public providers of TVET in Papua New Guinea are the TBCs and the VTCs, which are funded through the support coming from the Government of Papua New Guinea. This funds the teacher salary costs and tuition fees. Meanwhile, the private providers of TVET offer a wide variety of TVET courses, and fees are the largest source of funding. The fees are generally paid by the students but there are also contributions from employers and other sources.
Furthermore, the private providers most directly comparable with the public providers are those which offer externally accredited formal qualifications. Their fees per course week tend to be significantly higher than those of the public providers, partly reflecting the public subsidy supporting the latter.
Furthermore, the private providers most directly comparable with the public providers are those which offer externally accredited formal qualifications. Their fees per course week tend to be significantly higher than those of the public providers, partly reflecting the public subsidy supporting the latter.
Petroleum industry in Papua New Guinea
Photo courtesy of Upstream Online
GDP
5% (2023)
Source: International Monetary Fund
Source: International Monetary Fund
Currency
Papua New Guinea Kina (PGK)
Major Exports
Petroleum Gas ($4.17B)
Gold ($1.72B)
Copper Ore ($815M)
Palm Oil ($706M)
Nickel Mattes ($662M)
Gold ($1.72B)
Copper Ore ($815M)
Palm Oil ($706M)
Nickel Mattes ($662M)
Major Imports
Refined Petroleum ($421M)
Rice ($123M)
Delivery Trucks ($105M)
Excavation Machinery ($98.2M)
Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($86.3M)
Rice ($123M)
Delivery Trucks ($105M)
Excavation Machinery ($98.2M)
Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($86.3M)
Major Export Partners
Japan ($2.71B)
China ($2.71B)
Australia ($1.7B)
Chinese Taipei ($697M)
South Korea ($617M)
China ($2.71B)
Australia ($1.7B)
Chinese Taipei ($697M)
South Korea ($617M)
Major Import Partners
Australia ($1.13B)
China ($1.05B)
Singapore ($539M)
Malaysia ($340M)
Indonesia ($197M)
China ($1.05B)
Singapore ($539M)
Malaysia ($340M)
Indonesia ($197M)
Portraits of King Charles II (left) and Governor General H.E. Bob Dadae (right)
Photo courtesy of People Magazine and Government House of Papua New Guinea
Type of Government
Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State
His Majesty King Charles III
King of Papua New Guinea
His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae GCL GCMG KStJ
Governor-General
King of Papua New Guinea
His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae GCL GCMG KStJ
Governor-General
Head of Government
Hon. James Marape MP
Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Treasury
Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Treasury
Branches of Government
The Executive British (Represented by the Governor General; Prime Minister)
The Legislative (Unicameral Parliament)
The Judicial (Supreme Court)
The Legislative (Unicameral Parliament)
The Judicial (Supreme Court)
National Repentance Day
Photo courtesy of The National
Literacy Rate
63.4% (2023)
Country Code
+675
ISO Code
PG
Internet TLD
.pg
Other Important Holidays
King Charles’ Birthday (June 10)
National Remembrance Day (July 23)
National Repentance Day (August 26)
Boxing Day (December 26)
National Remembrance Day (July 23)
National Repentance Day (August 26)
Boxing Day (December 26)
References
- https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/Dynamic+TVET+Country+Profiles/country=PNG
- https://research.acer.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1021&context=transitions_mis
- https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Papua-New-Guinea/Education-System
- https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/profile/PNG
- https://oec.world/en/profile/country/png
- https://www.info.dfat.gov.au/info/hog/hog.nsf
- https://2009-2017.state.gov/outofdate/bgn/papuanewguinea/35862.htm
- https://asiapacificreport.nz/2023/08/08/pngs-literacy-rate-lowest-in-pacific-but-government-plans-boost-to-70/
- https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/papua-new-guinea/
