Tonga Form 2 Curriculum - Industrial Arts

Information on the specific details of the Tonga Form 2 Industrial Arts curriculum remains elusive. However, the available information suggests its presence within the broader Tongan education system.

• General Education Context: Education in Tonga is compulsory from ages 4 to 18. Form 2 is part of the secondary education stage (Years 7-13). The Tonga Education Policy Framework aims to improve equitable access and quality of basic education up to Form 2. Minimum Service Standards exist for schools up to Form 2.
• Curriculum Development: There have been efforts to revise curricula, including Industrial Arts. A 2003 study criticized some secondary curricula as too theoretical.
• Industrial Arts in Tonga: While the formal curriculum remains unclear, Industrial Arts exists in various forms, including traditional handicrafts like mat weaving and tapa cloth making. Contemporary Tongans also produce handicrafts for the tourist industry.

While the specific content of the Tonga Form 2 Industrial Arts curriculum remains unconfirmed, it likely incorporates elements of both traditional crafts and modern industrial arts practices.