Tuvalu Primary School Curriculum - English

While the specific details of the Year 8 English curriculum are not readily available, the following information has been gathered about the education system in Tuvalu and English language learning:

• General Education: Education in Tuvalu is free and compulsory between the ages of 6 and 15. Each of the inhabited islands has a primary school, with Vaitupu having two. Primary education lasts for eight years, followed by secondary education. There is a high primary school completion rate (95%), but a significant number of students do not transition to secondary education.
• English Language: Both Tuvaluan and English are official languages, but English is not commonly used in daily life. English is used in official settings and Parliament. Some resources exist to help teach common English phrases in Tuvaluan. There are also resources available for Tuvalu Language Week, which can be used in classrooms with Tuvaluan speakers.
• Curriculum Information: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports oversees education in Tuvalu. While the exact Year 8 English curriculum is unavailable, the National EFA 2015 review mentions subjects offered in primary schools (Years 1-8), including English, Mathematics, Social Science, Basic Science, Business Studies, Art & Craft. A project from the World Bank aims to improve early learning and literacy in Tuvalu. Additionally, the Tuvalu Education Strategic Plan III (2016-2020) provides a roadmap for education in the country.