Tonga Form 1 Industrial Arts

Information regarding the specific details of the Tonga Form 1 Industrial Arts syllabus remains elusive. While several sources reference curriculum development and education policy in Tonga, the precise content of the Form 1 Industrial Arts syllabus has not been located. The Tongan Ministry of Education website ( and the EMIS system ( were checked, but did not yield the specific syllabus document.

Several documents mention Industrial Arts within the broader context of Tongan education:

• The Tonga Minimum Service Standards for Schools mentions the existence of an Industrial Arts syllabus.
• The Tonga Education Policy Framework (2004-2019) discusses curriculum revisions in industrial arts, home economics, and technology.
• Curriculum Development in Tonga: Then and Now provides some historical context for curriculum development in Tonga.

While the specific syllabus remains unavailable, general information about industrial arts education suggests that it typically includes areas such as carpentry, automotive servicing, electronics repair, electrical installation, welding, plumbing, and tile setting.