Primary Teaching (Pre-Service)

Balimo College is a PNG Sustainable Development Program (SDP) education initiative, managed by KTF. In an exciting development, from 2022 the College also offers tertiary studies to those wanting to pursue teaching, the first in Western Province to offer the course. The Diploma of Primary Teaching has an inaugural cohort of 40 students.

Balimo College in Western Province has welcomed its first intake of 40 students who are now enrolled in the Primary Teacher training program. It is the first ever Teachers College for Western Province (an initiative called for in the Fly River Provincial Government 5-Year Development Plan). The College is a SDP education initiative, managed by KTF with technical support from Western Sydney University.

Through this successful partnership, Balimo College offers pre-service training for future teachers aimed at training Western Province people for employment in locally. The College also aims to offer in-service training for existing teachers.  

In February 2022, 40 students including graduating FODE students have progressed to become the first cohort studying their Diploma of Primary Teaching at Balimo College.