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Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary)

Fiji National University

Suva, Central, Fiji Islands

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Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) is a postgraduate certificate in Education & Teaching programme offered by Fiji National University in Suva, Fiji Islands. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (credit points). Tuition for international students is FJD 73 per semester (FJD 73 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 120.0 (credit points)
Local tuition: FJD 73 / semester
International tuition: FJD 73 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Information for the 2024/25 academic year · Last checked June 2026 · Source: fnu.ac.fj ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) gives practising primary-school teachers professional knowledge in teaching and learning, developing lesson-preparation, teaching, training, research and administrative skills. It is designed to help graduates build, apply and review curriculum while taking an active part in fresh educational initiatives across Fiji's primary schools, with units spanning technology in education, science and social education, inclusive education, numeracy, literacy and healthy living. The one-year, 120-credit-point certificate is taught at the Nasinu, Lautoka and Labasa campuses. Entry requires a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or a Graduate Certificate in Education, and applicants must currently be teaching in primary schools.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants identify the appropriate programme category: Undergraduate (short courses, preliminary, foundation, Certificate II-IV, trade diploma, diploma, higher education certificate/diploma, graduate certificate, bachelor's degrees), Postgraduate (postgraduate certificates, diplomas, master's by coursework) or Higher Degree Research. They complete the relevant Admission Application Form, attach certified true copies of required documents, and submit by email to admission@fnu.ac.fj.

Application Details

Start Date: Semester 1 2026

About Fiji National University

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 2010
Programs: 326
Location: Suva, Central, Fiji Islands
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) award?

Fiji National University awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) cost?

Tuition for international students is FJD 73 per semester (FJD 73 per semester for local students).

Can Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Fiji National University.

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