Fiji’s Cabinet has endorsed the Education Sector Strategic Plan 2025/2026–2034/2035, establishing a 10-year framework aimed at strengthening the country’s education system. The plan places quality teaching and learning, equitable access, socio-economic development, and stronger governance and planning among its key priorities.

The strategy is designed to improve the quality and relevance of education while ensuring that students across Fiji have better opportunities to learn, develop skills and prepare for further education and employment. The announcement was reported by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation on September 28, 2026.

Focus on Quality Teaching and Equal Access

A major component of the new education strategy is improving teaching and learning. The plan includes measures to strengthen teacher recruitment and professional development, recognising the importance of a well-prepared education workforce in improving student outcomes.

The strategy also focuses on expanding access for disadvantaged students. By addressing barriers to education, the government aims to create a more inclusive education system in which students from different communities and backgrounds can access relevant learning opportunities.

Aseri Radrodro, Minister for Education, Fiji, said, “To ensure students from rural, remote and maritime are not left behind, the National Achievement Scholarship Scheme, higher education, rural, remote and maritime, will provide a level playing field.”

The statement was made earlier in September while discussing changes to Fiji’s National Achievement Scholarship Scheme, rather than specifically during the September 28 Cabinet announcement. It provides context for the government’s wider focus on improving educational access.

Expanding Technical and Vocational Education

The 10-year plan also gives greater attention to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Expanding vocational opportunities can help students develop practical and employment-oriented skills alongside traditional academic pathways.

Fiji also plans to integrate green and emerging skills into its education system. This reflects the changing requirements of workplaces and the need for students to develop capabilities relevant to evolving industries and economic activities.

The government says the strategy is intended to ensure that every Fijian child has access to quality, relevant and inclusive education, while preparing students for further study, employment and participation in the country’s economic development.

Stronger Education Governance and Planning

Beyond classroom learning, the strategy seeks to strengthen education administration, monitoring and policy planning. Implementation will be tracked through a Results Framework aligned with Fiji’s National Development Plan, allowing progress under the strategy to be monitored over the coming years.

The government also expects implementation to be supported through government allocations, cost savings and assistance from development partners.

The new framework therefore covers multiple areas of Fiji’s education system, from teachers and student access to vocational education, emerging skills and governance.

With the Cabinet’s endorsement, Fiji has established a long-term direction for education through 2034/2035. The strategy will now provide the framework for efforts to improve teaching quality, expand access, strengthen workforce preparation and align education more closely with the country’s social and economic development needs.