Kiribati Training Centre For Professional Development

📚No Classrooms Needed: Learning Without Borders

Cambridge International College (CIC) courses and programs offered in Kiribati are delivered entirely through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). This means:

- 🏠 No physical classrooms required — learners study from home, work, or anywhere with access to learning materials.
- 🌐 Flexible and accessible — ideal for working professionals, caregivers, and those in remote locations.
- 📦 Comprehensive course packages — all study materials, guidance, and assessments are provided directly to the learner.
- 🎓 Globally recognized qualifications — CIC’s programs meet international standards without the need for traditional campus attendance.

This model empowers learners across Kiribati to pursue professional development and career advancement without the barriers of location, infrastructure, or rigid schedules. It’s education designed for real life—accessible, adaptable, and achievable.

APPEAL FOR REVIEW OF SPC-EQAP DECISION ON CIC QUALIFICATIONS

Ibukin ami rongorongo ao I a tia ni kawaerakea au bubuti ae moan te mangori n au Cabinet Paper ae e atunaki n ane e oti ieta nakon au MP ae e kaeineaki ae MP Ruth Cross Kwansing ao ni bubutia bwa e na tabekia n aia tai ni Cabinet Meeting.

Ti na bane ni booti bwanaara n te tai aio ao ni bubuti nakon ara Tautaeka ae e karineaki iroura bwa e bia karaua ni manga rinanoi ao ni manga noori raoi taian koaua ake I katerei n ara cabinet paper.

God bless our government, especially ara Beretitenti, His Excellency Beretitenti Taneti Maamau and Honourable Cabinet Ministers

Te Mauri, Te Raoi ao Te Tabomoa iaora ni kabane

TE REIREI MOA AO TE MWAKURI IMWIINA

TERA AE E TAUKO?

TAI TABWARA, WAEKOA KAWARIRA NGKAI IBUKIN KAREKEAN MWNANGAM N REIREI AO IMWIINA KAREKEAN AM MWAKURI I AOTITERIA IROUIIA ARA ITABON IKEKEI

Recognition of CIC Qualifications by the Ministry of Education Prior to SPC-EQAP’s Rejection

📣 To All CIC Learners in Kiribati — Stay Strong, Stay Proud 🇰🇮

Dear I-Kiribati CIC Learners, parents and friends,

Mauri!

I know many of you are feeling uncertain after SPC-EQAP’s recent decision regarding CIC qualifications. Let me speak to you clearly and truthfully:

Do not be discouraged. Your CIC qualification is valid, respected, and globally recognized.

✅ The Ministry of Education officially acknowledged CIC programs and qualifications in a formal letter dated 12 April 2018.

✅ CIC holds international accreditation, and its qualifications continue to open doors around the world.

The rejection by SPC-EQAP was based on a claim that CIC is not aligned with the Pacific Qualifications Framework (PQF)—a framework that was only signed *after* the Ministry’s recognition. This decision is not only unfair, but it also contradicts the facts.

Even more concerning is the claim made by the Quality Assurance Officer that CIC recognition had “lapsed after 5 years.” This assertion is not accurate, as at no time were we issued any official notice indicating a lapse period. The so-called “5-year lapse” appears to be an invented policy, introduced solely to justify a request by Mr. Toaiauea Toabwa, Quality Assurance Officer at the Kiribati Qualification Agency, for SPC-EQAP to review CIC qualifications—despite the fact that CIC had already been formally recognized by the Director of Policy, Planning and Development on behalf of the Ministry of Education. The Director of Policy, Planning and Development should have advised the Quality Assurance Officer regarding her earlier letter before CIC qualifications were reviewed by EQAP. I also wish to inform that Ms. Mereue Teannaki was advised to consult with Ms. Reetina Katokita about the same letter during the registration of all teachers in Kiribati in the past 2 or 3 years. Hence, the truth of the matter is that Ms. Reetina Katokita did not provide the necessary advice to Mr. Toaiauea Toabwa, and Ms. Mereue Teannaki chose not to act upon the advice I had given.

The claim of a “5-year lapse” in CIC recognition is baseless, stemming from failures in guidance and action within the Ministry, even though CIC’s recognition had already been formally confirmed.

This kind of misinformation undermines the trust and transparency we expect from our institutions.

📌 It is important to note that the letter signed by the Director of Policy, Planning and Development was based on the direction and advice of Mr. Rajendra Prasad and his team from EQAP in Fiji, who visited my office in 2017. The team consisted of Ms. Selai from the EQAP office, Ms. Reetina Katokita from the Ministry of Education, Mr. Rokobati from KIT, and Ms. Meere Tarereua from PSO. This demonstrates that the Ministry’s recognition was not arbitrary—it was informed by regional experts and endorsed through proper consultation.

👉 In my opinion, the Director and the Quality Assurance Officer have failed to execute their duties and obligations fairly and professionally, and their actions have caused shame and damage to all our CIC learners in Kiribati Such conduct is unacceptable and must be called out for the harm it has done to our students, their families, and their futures.

📢 We will not be silenced by dishonesty. We will not allow our learners to be discredited.

📢 We stand firm in our commitment to fight for your recognition, your dignity, and your future.

As Head of KTCPD, my passion has always been to support our government’s KV20 vision—to uplift I-Kiribati learners and empower them to achieve globally recognized qualifications that lead to real opportunities, both at home and abroad, and which drive Kiribati’s social and economic development.

I strongly believe that the KV20 vision cannot be achieved by our government alone. Registered private education providers in Kiribati play a vital role by expanding learning opportunities, strengthening skills development, and preparing our people for both local and international labor markets. Their partnership with government ensures that education becomes not just a public service, but a shared national mission for prosperity.

The recognition of CIC qualifications is not merely a technical milestone—it is a strategic imperative aligned with Kiribati’s long-term national development blueprint, the Kiribati 20-Year Vision (KV20). This vision, spanning 2016–2036, aspires to transform Kiribati into a wealthier, healthier, and more peaceful nation through inclusive, sustainable development.

Together, we are building a future where Kiribati will rise to international standards of living and a better quality of life—through education, recognition, and global opportunity.

Let us stay united, informed, and proud. The world is still open to you.

Turn your CIC qualification into a passport for success—study further or land a job in Australia with AVTA and AIBT!🌏🎓
Your journey doesn’t end here—it’s just beginning.

With pride and determination,

Tamuera Rikare
Head & Managing Director, KTCPD

📣 To All CIC Learners in Kiribati — Stay Strong, Stay Proud 🇰🇮

Dear I-Kiribati CIC Learners, parents and friends,

Mauri!

I know many of you are feeling uncertain after SPC-EQAP’s recent decision regarding CIC qualifications. Let me speak to you clearly and truthfully:

Do not be discouraged. Your CIC qualification is valid, respected, and globally recognized.

✅ The Ministry of Education officially acknowledged CIC programs and qualifications in a formal letter dated 12 April 2018.

✅ CIC holds international accreditation, and its qualifications continue to open doors around the world.

The rejection by SPC-EQAP was based on a claim that CIC is not aligned with the Pacific Qualifications Framework (PQF)—a framework that was only signed *after* the Ministry’s recognition. This decision is not only unfair, but it also contradicts the facts.

Even more concerning is the claim made by the Quality Assurance Officer that CIC recognition had “lapsed after 5 years.” This assertion is not accurate, as at no time were we issued any official notice indicating a lapse period. The so-called “5-year lapse” appears to be an invented policy, introduced solely to justify a request by Mr. Toaiauea Toabwa, Quality Assurance Officer at the Kiribati Qualification Agency, for SPC-EQAP to review CIC qualifications—despite the fact that CIC had already been formally recognized by the Director of Policy, Planning and Development on behalf of the Ministry of Education. The Director of Policy, Planning and Development should have advised the Quality Assurance Officer regarding her earlier letter before CIC qualifications were reviewed by EQAP. I also wish to inform that Ms. Mereue Teannaki was advised to consult with Ms. Reetina Katokita about the same letter during the registration of all teachers in Kiribati in the past 2 or 3 years. Hence, the truth of the matter is that Ms. Reetina Katokita did not provide the necessary advice to Mr. Toaiauea Toabwa, and Ms. Mereue Teannaki chose not to act upon the advice I had given.

The claim of a “5-year lapse” in CIC recognition is baseless, stemming from failures in guidance and action within the Ministry, even though CIC’s recognition had already been formally confirmed.

This kind of misinformation undermines the trust and transparency we expect from our institutions.

📌 It is important to note that the letter signed by the Director of Policy, Planning and Development was based on the direction and advice of Mr. Rajendra Prasad and his team from EQAP in Fiji, who visited my office in 2017. The team consisted of Ms. Selai from the EQAP office, Ms. Reetina Katokita from the Ministry of Education, Mr. Rokobati from KIT, and Ms. Meere Tarereua from PSO. This demonstrates that the Ministry’s recognition was not arbitrary—it was informed by regional experts and endorsed through proper consultation.

👉 In my opinion, the Director and the Quality Assurance Officer have failed to execute their duties and obligations fairly and professionally, and their actions have caused shame and damage to all our CIC learners in Kiribati Such conduct is unacceptable and must be called out for the harm it has done to our students, their families, and their futures.

📢 We will not be silenced by dishonesty. We will not allow our learners to be discredited.

📢 We stand firm in our commitment to fight for your recognition, your dignity, and your future.

As Head of KTCPD, my passion has always been to support our government’s KV20 vision—to uplift I-Kiribati learners and empower them to achieve globally recognized qualifications that lead to real opportunities, both at home and abroad, and which drive Kiribati’s social and economic development.

I strongly believe that the KV20 vision cannot be achieved by our government alone. Registered private education providers in Kiribati play a vital role by expanding learning opportunities, strengthening skills development, and preparing our people for both local and international labor markets. Their partnership with government ensures that education becomes not just a public service, but a shared national mission for prosperity.

The recognition of CIC qualifications is not merely a technical milestone—it is a strategic imperative aligned with Kiribati’s long-term national development blueprint, the Kiribati 20-Year Vision (KV20). This vision, spanning 2016–2036, aspires to transform Kiribati into a wealthier, healthier, and more peaceful nation through inclusive, sustainable development.

Together, we are building a future where Kiribati will rise to international standards of living and a better quality of life—through education, recognition, and global opportunity.

Let us stay united, informed, and proud. The world is still open to you.

Turn your CIC qualification into a passport for success—study further or land a job in Australia with AVTA and AIBT!🌏🎓
Your journey doesn’t end here—it’s just beginning.

With pride and determination,

Tamuera Rikare
Head & Managing Director, KTCPD

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📚 Programs Offered:
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• Diploma of Community Services

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📆 Duration: 2 years

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💼 Work Rights: Students are allowed to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during their studies to support their financial and personal needs.

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📌 Eligibility: Must have completed a qualification equivalent to Year 10 or Year 12.

📄 Application forms are available from me directly.
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📧 Or email: [email protected]

Don't miss this life-changing opportunity to study, work, and grow in one of the world’s most welcoming countries! 🌟

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Kam rabwa

Tamuera Rikare
Authorized Agent

🌏✨ Study Community Services in Australia! ✨🌏
Are you passionate about helping others and ready to take your education to the next level? We're inviting expressions of interest for an exciting study opportunity in Australia in the field of Community Services!
📚 Programs Offered:
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• Diploma of Community Services
📍 Study in Sydney or Brisbane
📆 Duration: 2 years
💰 Total Tuition Fees: AUD $21,200
🔹 First Year: AUD $10,200
🔹 Initial Deposit: Only AUD $2,200 (rest payable in quarterly installments once in Australia)
🏠 Estimated Living Expenses: AUD $28,000/year (shared accommodation may reduce costs)
📝 Enrolment Fee: AUD $200 (one-time)
💼 Enjoy the flexibility to work up to 48 hours every two weeks while you study—helping you support yourself and gain valuable experience.
💵 Australia offers one of the highest student wage rates in the world!
📌 Eligibility: Must have completed a qualification equivalent to Year 10 or Year 12.
📄 Application forms are available from me directly.
📞 Contact me at 73040695
📧 Or email: [email protected]
Don't miss this life-changing opportunity to study, work, and grow in one of the world’s most welcoming countries! 🌟
Tag someone who might be interested or share this post to spread the word! 🙌

🌏✨ Study English with AIBT – Your Gateway to the World! ✨📚
🇰🇮 Calling all Kiribati students – whether you're just starting out or want to take your English to the next level, this is for YOU!

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✅ Learn from qualified, friendly, and experienced TESOL teachers
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✅ Enjoy flexible start dates – start any Monday!
✅ Receive full student support – from orientation to fun tours and activities
✅ Choose to study online from Kiribati or prepare to study in Australia!

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💡 Why wait? Whether for work, study abroad, or personal growth – this English course is your key to new opportunities.

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📄 Need English for your Australian study application? This is the course you need.

📞 Contact us today and take your first step towards a brighter future.

Kam rabwa

Tamuera Rikare
Authorised Agent
Cell phone: 73040695
Email: kiribatitrainingcentre4pd@gmail,com