A modernised digital platform to streamline teacher registration and enhance school staffing management, supporting quality education through efficient, transparent, and data-driven workforce planning in Samoa’s education sector.

This tracer study evaluates the long-term impact of Tautua-supported training programs in literacy, numeracy, and youth skills. Conducted in 2024, it gathers insights from past participants to assess outcomes, identify gaps, and guide future programming.

Through the Tautua Program, teachers receive targeted training to strengthen language and literacy instruction in classrooms. The training supports inclusive and effective teaching practices, equipping educators with tools to improve student learning outcomes.

Tailored preparedness plans developed to strengthen the safety and resilience of 17 schools in Samoa ensuring students and staff are equipped to respond effectively to emergencies and natural disasters.

Supporting the foundations of lifelong learning, this handover delivers essential teaching and learning materials to early childhood centers across Samoa—empowering educators and nurturing young minds.

Celebrating academic excellence and leadership, the Piu Scholars program supports Samoan students from Piu community by nurturing the next generation of changemakers.

Educators from across Samoa are offered intensive First Aid training in order to support their emergency response skills and ensuring our schools and children are safe. This hands-on workshop, is supported to empower teachers with the confidence and knowledge on how to act swiftly when every second counts. Together, we aim to help build a more resilient Samoa, one classroom at a time.

Funded through the Tautua Program, this three-year study—led by ACER in partnership with the Ministry of Education & Culture explored how Samoa’s education system can better withstand disruptions and improve student outcomes. It examined policies, classroom practices, and community engagement to identify strengths and challenges in literacy, numeracy, and inclusive education. Findings will guide future reforms to ensure more resilient and equitable learning.

An ongoing initiative to enhance teaching quality in Samoa through targeted training, upskilling, and support empowering educators to deliver impactful, student-centered learning experiences.

Empowering teachers across all school levels in Samoa with effective formative assessment techniques—enhancing student learning through timely feedback and tailored instructional strategies.

The National University of Samoa’s HR Strategy focuses on building a skilled, motivated, and inclusive workforce that drives academic excellence and national development. Aligned with Samoan values of tautua (service) and integrity, our approach supports staff development, leadership, and long-term sustainability. Through the Tautua Program, we strengthen our capacity to serve Samoa with innovation and purpose.