Department of Education


Tokelau has just three schools, which are separated by 100 to 150km of open ocean.  Support for the schools is provided by the Tokelau Government’s Department of Education. The Faipule (Minister) for Education and the Director of Education are located on Atafu. An Education Advisor and a Scholarship Officer based at the Tokelau Apia Liaison Office in Apia provide support for tertiary students studying in Samoa.

Visit the Department of Education webpage

Country Profile

Flag of Tokelau

Tokelau is an external territory administered by New Zealand, situated 500km north of Samoa and consisting of three atolls: Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo. Each is separated by 100 to 150km of open sea. There are only around 1,400 Tokelauans living across the three atolls, although a further 6,000 are now living in New Zealand. Tokelau is one of the most isolated places in the world, only accessible by a 30-hour boat trip from Samoa. View country


VSA volunteers with this partner organisation

  • Kalisi Viliamu-Hope

    Kalisi Viliamu-Hope
    Teacher Trainer/Mentor





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