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Tuvalu Schools



Figure 1.--This is a primary class on Nui Atoll of Tuvalu. We can note the new desks and chairs. The pupils wear white shirts, the boys with light blue shorts and the girls with light blue dresses.

Tuvalu is one of the smallest coutries in earth. It is located in the Central Pacific and part of Polynesia. Under British control, it was known as the Ellice Islands. The islands are found about midway between Hawaii and Australia. As a result, they played a role in the Pacific War. There are three reef islands and six atolls. Americans will recognize Makin and Tarawa. The populatiion is only about 11,000 people. Tuvaluan children begin primary school at 7 years of age, a year later than most countries. There are 11 primary schools and attenbdance is free and compulsory for 7 years. The schools boast a very low teacher-to-pupil ratio, about a 1:18 ratio. Literacy is very high, although the claimed 99 percent literacy rate may be a little optmistic. Secondary education is not compulsory. Many children do not pass the entrance examinations which does not soeak highkt dor the primary nprogram. There are both academic and vocational schools for children who do not excell academically. The maritime industry is imoortant in Tuvalu. One of the secindary schools is the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute. Secondary education is complivated by the small island populations. Students who fail secodary school entry exams can attend Community Training Centres, Many chilkdren, however, do not take advantage of secondary school opportunities. Officals are concerned that this is adversely affecting the economy.








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