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The Christmas Vacation Content Upgrade Program for Primary School Inservice Teachers is program developed in partnership between the National Department of Education (NDOE) and the University of Goroka (UoG). The program is to address the Mathematics, Science, and English content gap in Junior High Schools arising from the implementation of the (1-6-6) Education Structure and the introduction of Standard-Based Curriculum (SBC).

This program is a qualification upgrade from Diploma to Degree for Primary School Teachers and graduate can be able to teach at both Primary School Level and Junior High School level.

Information for Applicants

Applicants are required to take note of the following:

1. Complete all relevant sections of the form. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

2. The form must be sent with certified copies of all educational qualification documents (certificates, transcripts of results, etc)

3. Do not send original copies. Original copies must be produced for sighting at the time of registration. Failure to produce original copies will result in your admission being rejected.

4. Enclose two current passport size photographs with your application form. (your name and program applied for must be clearly printed on the back of the photos).

5. A fifty kina (k50.00) non-refundable fee is charged for every application lodged.please pay into the university of goroka account at your nearest bsp branch and attach the receipt with the application form. (your name and program applied for must be clearly printed on the bank receipt). No personal cheques will be accepted. Any fraudulent fee payments will be referred to police.

   All payments must be made through the account details provided below:

   • Bank: BSP

   • Account Number: 1000751407

   • Account name: University of Goroka Student Fees Account

   • Branch:Goroka

6. The university reserves the right to make change(s) to program(s) or withdraw without notice.

7. Each application entitles you to apply for only one program of your choice.

8. Faxed or emailed applications will not be processed.

9. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

   Closing Date: 16th October 2026, 4:00 pm

10. This application does not automatically guarantee a place for study at the university

11. All new intakes are required to bring a laptop and a smart phone during registration.

12. This form should be completed and returned to:

    • The Director – Student Administration Division

    • University of Goroka

    • PO Box 1078

    • Goroka, EHP

Christmas Vacation Content Upgrade for Inservice Primary School Teachers Application Form