Member Since 1973
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Partner Ministry/Organization
Ministry of Education
Address of Embassy in Manila
Honorary Consulate of Fiji in Manila
Executive Offices, JMP Bldg., Jose Cruz St., Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City
Recent Programs Held (2018-2023)
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Official Name
Republic of Fiji
Land Area
18,274 km²
Country Borders
None
Capital
Suva
Religion
Christianity (Protestants), Hinduism, Islam
Language
English, Fijian, Hindi
Demonym
Fijians
National Holiday
10 October 1970 (Independence of Fiji from Britain)
No. of Years - Primary Education
6 years
No. of Years - Junior Secondary Education
2 years
No. of Years - Secondary Education
4 to 5 years
No. of Years - Tertiary Education (Bachelor’s Degree)
3 to 5 years
Ministry of Supervising Education
Ministry of Education
Agency Handling TVET
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture
Formal TVET System
Fijian Law ensures all children, without bias, have access to education under the responsibility of the MOE. The government has drawn up educational programs such as the formulation of policies that will cater the needs of the students, raising the quality of relevant education, and making students less dependent on the labor market but capable of venturing into self-employment after completion of their course.
School based TVET systems in Fiji are looked after by the Ministry of Education (MOE), both in formal academic and post-secondary levels. In 2014, it was recorded that there are 87 vocational schools, 3 agricultural training centers, 2 fisheries, forests training centers and 5 youth training centers and 26 private TVET centers in the country.
The chart below shows the inclusion of TVET in the education system in Fiji.
School based TVET systems in Fiji are looked after by the Ministry of Education (MOE), both in formal academic and post-secondary levels. In 2014, it was recorded that there are 87 vocational schools, 3 agricultural training centers, 2 fisheries, forests training centers and 5 youth training centers and 26 private TVET centers in the country.
The chart below shows the inclusion of TVET in the education system in Fiji.
Qualification Framework
The Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) aims to provide Fiji with a vehicle for ensuring that education reforms at all levels can be strategically linked. It comprises all education and training, including higher education and research-based learning and establishes a strategic platform for setting the direction of education and training in Fiji for the foreseeable future. This entails how competencies and qualifications relate to each other at different levels, and it establishes learning pathways that will enhance learner mobility, and stimulate progression and career development.
The FQF is a ten-level framework, and includes qualification types from certificates to doctorates, encompassing all the education and training provided within Fiji at senior levels of secondary school, industry, vocational schools and all TVET providers, including technical training institutes, universities and specialist higher education providers.
The FQF is a ten-level framework, and includes qualification types from certificates to doctorates, encompassing all the education and training provided within Fiji at senior levels of secondary school, industry, vocational schools and all TVET providers, including technical training institutes, universities and specialist higher education providers.
Level of FQF
Source: Fiji Higher Education Commission (2012)
TVET Financing
The national training fund of Fiji is managed by the National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) as part of FNU, supported by the provisions of the Fiji National Training Act 1973. Before 2010, it was funded by the Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF), the forerunner of NTPC. NTPC is also responsible for managing apprenticeship schemes, trade testing, productivity promotions and other matters.
GDP
3.9% (2024)
Source: International Monetary Fund
Source: International Monetary Fund
Currency
Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Major Exports
Water ($258M)
Fuel Wood ($73M)
Gold ($63.2M)
Raw Sugar ($52.1M)
Refined Petroleum ($49.8M)
Fuel Wood ($73M)
Gold ($63.2M)
Raw Sugar ($52.1M)
Refined Petroleum ($49.8M)
Major Imports
Refined Petroleum ($430M)
Planes, Helicopters and/or Spacecraft ($149M)
Cars ($55.1M)
Medical Instruments ($53.7M)
Broadcasting Equipment ($53.3M)
Planes, Helicopters and/or Spacecraft ($149M)
Cars ($55.1M)
Medical Instruments ($53.7M)
Broadcasting Equipment ($53.3M)
Major Export Partners
United States ($364M)
Australia ($154M)
China ($80.2M)
New Zealand ($69.9M)
Tonga ($47.1M)
Australia ($154M)
China ($80.2M)
New Zealand ($69.9M)
Tonga ($47.1M)
Major Import Partners
New Zealand ($444M)
China ($401M)
Singapore ($358M)
Australia ($336M)
United States ($227M)
China ($401M)
Singapore ($358M)
Australia ($336M)
United States ($227M)
Photo courtesy of US Fiji Times Online/Facebook
Type of Government
Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Republic
Head of State
H.E. Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere
President
President
Head of Government
Hon. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
Branches of Government
Parliament
Executive
Judiciary
Executive
Judiciary
Celebration of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
Photo courtesy of Holiday Calendar - Life Matters
Literacy Rate
98% (2021)
Country Code
+679
ISO Code
FJ
Internet TLD
.fj
Other Important Holidays
Girmit Day (May 13)
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day (May 31)
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday (September 16)
Diwali (November 1)
Boxing Day (December 26)
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day (May 31)
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday (September 16)
Diwali (November 1)
Boxing Day (December 26)
References
- https://oec.world/en/profile/country/fji
- https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/Dynamic+TVET+Country+Profiles/country=FJI
- https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Fiji/Education-System
- https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDP_RPCH@WEO/OEMDC/ADVEC/WEOWORLD
- https://www.info.dfat.gov.au/info/hog/hog.nsf/ListSpecific
- https://www.parliament.gov.fj/fijis-system-of-government/
- https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS?display=defa&locations=FJ
- https://www.fiji.gov.fj/About-Fiji/Public-Holidays
