King's International University, Tonga
King's International University[1] is established by the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga as a private university for education and skill development in the island nation. It was provisionally accredited by the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board[2] as a Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) under the provision of the TNQAB Act 2004.[3] TNQAB (Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board) is the National Regulator of Vocational and Higher Education in the Kingdom of Tonga,[4] whereas Global Educational Initiatives Corporation Limited Tonga[5] is the sponsoring body of the King's International University.
Motto | I too have a dream |
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Type | Private University |
Established | 2014 |
Chancellor | Bernard Malik |
Address | PO Box 555 Bankstown, NSW, 1885, Australia , Niumeitolu Road, Haveluloto, Nukuʻalofa , -21.143392, -175.208831 |
Website | http://kingsuniversity.edu.to |
History
The Charter of University was approved by the Ministry of Justice Tonga[6] in the year 2014.[7] The Ministry of Education and Training Tonga[8] endorsed and approved the establishment of university on 22 August 2014.[9] Her Royal Highness Princess Royal Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita of Tonga is the Patron of the university.
Campus
King's International University’s new campus was inaugurated by Honourable Minister of Education of Tonga Penisimani Fifita.[10] King's International University has a campus with a range of technologies for learning both in classroom and online mode. Students participate in virtual tutorials for online learning and opt to attend classes on campus during their semesters for their courses. The campus at Tonga has a library, state of the art lecture halls and also possesses access to digital libraries that can help cater to vast and diverse curiosities that people possess. The university plans to establish multiple satellite campuses in various countries to help enable students gain easy access to various course material as well as learning experiences.
Academics
Programs
King’s International University follows traditional and open university streams to deliver Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees.[11] King's International University[12] offers courses in Health, Management, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture and Environmental studies and Theological studies.
References
- "King's International University".
- "Tonga National Qualifications & Accreditation Board".
- "PCET Act 2004" (PDF).
- "Regulation body for education in Tonga".
- "GEICL".
- "Ministry of Justice Tonga".
- "Recognition from Ministry of Justice".
- "MOET".
- "MOE Approval".
- "Minister of Education".
- "Degree Approvals".
- "University's establishment".