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Study at Sonoma Adventist College | Application, Selection and Admission info

The Sonoma Adventist College offers courses for primary school teachers training as well as training in Business Studies and Theology. The college is run predominantly by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and is located 17km out of Kokopo Town, Papua New Guinea.

Sonoma is an affiliated campus of PAU enabling them to deliver academic programs in Teacher Education (Primary), Building, Agriculture, Business and Theology.

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How to study at Sonoma Adventist College

You can study at the Sonoma Adventist College as a School Leaver or a Non-school Leaver. All the application and admission information that you need will be provided on the application form. Therefore before applying, get hold of an application form and read through the requirements carefully.

GPA college entry: Minimum GPA 2.20 (This GPA for Teachers Colleges in PNG was raised to 2.8 for the 2024 intakes - here is the latest info)

Sonoma has an affiliation entry pathway to Pacific Adventist University. As a student at Sonoma, you can continue to degree and masters programs at PAU and benefit from the course pathways the university offers for its students.

GPA for Sonoma/PAU entry: PAU recommends that students from Sonoma with a GPA of 2.20 to 2.70 and work experience may qualify for admission into a relevant program of study.

Sonoma Adventist Teachers College non-school leavers acceptance list 2024

Apply to study as Non-school Leavers

To apply to Sonoma, you can get an application form from your Local Mission, pastor or at the main SDA Headquarters. Ask friendly people about an application form for Sonoma Adventist College and seek any assistance you may need to complete the application form, fee requirements and admissions info.

You can also contact the institution directly using the contact given above.

If you are in Port Moresby, you can alternatively go to the Pacific Adventist University and ask for help with your application.

Apply to study as School Leavers

If you are a Grade 12 student, you will have to apply through the DHERST National Online Application System. Ensure that you put Sonoma Adventist College as your First or Second Choice.

The best time to do that is during the Grace Period when you can adjust your choices - here is how to do that and why it is important.

General Info

The Sonoma Adventist College is an agency-run institution that aims to 'train committed and efficient Christian workers for service to humanity, both, through church employment and outside of church employment.'

The college is a co-ed institution where both male and female students can study for a diploma in Primary Education, Theology or any one of the 5 program areas.

Students are expected to uphold the highest Christian behaviour when attending Sonoma and remain true to their beliefs when leaving the college.

The core principle is to know, to love and to serve the community.

Sonoma Adventist College course information

Bachelor of Education (Primary or Early Childhood)

The Bachelor of Education is comprised of a major strand in either Primary or Early Childhood and students enrolling into the program are selected according to their strengths to take up either of the strands. Students in the primary strand should be competent in teaching grades four to eight, while the early childhood graduates specialise in teaching grades one to three, and can also teach Lower Primary classes as well.

Diploma in Building program

The Diploma in Building program is a six-semester three-year full-time program. The program aims to develop well-groomed quality building technicians, estimators, project supervisors, project managers and draftsmen with content-based knowledge, well-informed aptitudes, skills and experiences to fit well into the building, architectural and drafting field of employment.

Diploma in Business program

The 2-year Diploma in Business program is affiliated with the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) School of Business and is designed as a four-semester full-time study program. The broad aim of this program is to prepare students for employment in accounting, computing and financial management positions in the Church and in its various subsidiary organisations, as well as in the wider business professional community. In this context, the course seeks to integrate values with sound principles.

Diploma in Tropical Agriculture

The Diploma in Tropical Agriculture is a six-semester three-year full-time program with an emphasis on agricultural practices and issues relevant to Papua New Guinea and other oceanic countries of the South Pacific, such as principles of crop production, animal science, natural resources and conservation, soil science, rural extension, agricultural economics, livestock management, agricultural machinery maintenance, marketing and rural sociology.

Diploma of Ministry

The Diploma of Ministry is a three-year full-time equivalent for intending ministers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The program is designed primarily to prepare ministers and other skilled pastoral personnel for service in the Adventist Church in the oceanic countries of the South Pacific. It provides a foundation for ordination to pastoral ministry and for later specialisation and graduate studies. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply to PAU for one additional year for the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology program.

Sonoma Adventist College Acceptance List 2023

The acceptance lists are usually published in two parts and separately. The higher education department (DHERST) releases the School Leaver (Grade 12 intake) acceptance list whereas Sonoma does the non-school leavers list.

The non-school leavers who applied straight to the College will have to check the Pacific Adventist University website for Sonoma Adventist Teachers College non-school leavers acceptance lists.
As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

If you are following up on the Non-school leavers' application, check on PAU's website because the NSL lists are often published together.

For the school leavers, you'll have to check the DHERST website.

Contact SAC

Sonoma Adventist College

P.O Box 360, KOKOPO 613

East New Britain Province

Papua New Guinea

Phone: (+675) 982 1782

Fax: (+675) 982 216

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Grade 9 Selection List for 2024 High and Secondary Schools (PNG Grade 8 Exam Results 2023)

Many parents will be wondering about the final Grade 9 selection list for 2024. It can be a struggle to find out, especially if you do not know who to ask.

Here is some information about the selection of Grade 9 students for high and secondary schools in PNG. It gives details of the Grade 8 exams, exam results and Grade 9 selection.

Grade 9 Selection in PNG

The Grade 9 selection is based on the student's internal marks (school-based) and external marks (examination marks). Grade 8 Students wanting to go to the top secondary and high schools must do well in both internal and external assessments.

It is important to understand that, though the Grade 8 examination is set by the National Department of Education in Port Moresby, the Grade 8 examinations and Grade 9 selection is decentralised to the provinces in the country. Hence, the running of the exam and selecting students to Grade 9 is done in the provinces, by the provincial education board in collaboration with heads of Primary Schools.

Provincial Education Board & Grade 9 Selections Lists 202

The education officers, in collaboration with headteachers and Grade 8 teachers, in the provinces are in charge of:

exam security,
conducting and marking the exams,
quality-checking the Grade 8 exam results,
selecting students to Grade 9, and
reporting to the Education Department.

Provincial Examination Supervisor (Grade 8 PES)

The key person in the province responsible for the smooth flow of the Grade 8 examinations is the Provincial Examination Supervisor (PES). The Grade 8 PES is a national education officer, as the inspector and Guidance Officer, but based in the provinces.

The PES liaises with the Measurement Services Division on matters pertaining to exams, students' school data, conducting of exams, reporting on exams and giving feedback on exam-related issues.

Grade 8 Examinations in Primary Schools

The following examinations are taken by Grade 8 students at the end of Primary School:

English
Mathematics (Past Exam Papers)
Combined Subjects

Grade 8 Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE)

Every Grade 9 student in the country should have a Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE). Many provinces have failed to issue the CoBEE. If you are a parent/student from one of these provinces, demand that your children get the certificate. It is an important achievement.

Some people thought that CoBEE was not necessary because of its limited uses. However, wouldn't it be right for the Grade 8 students to celebrate 8 years of Primary School education with an award?

Like the other certificates of merit, the Grade 8 certificate marks a milestone in a child's education journey. Each province, and provincial education board in the country, should prioritise this award and issue the certificate to Grade 8 school leavers.

Grade 9 Selections to Secondary Schools 2024

Potential Grade 9 students can check their Grade 8 exam results at the provincial education office. Usually, the PES and Headteachers have access to the final results.

Parents should go through the schools/headteachers if they want to address any exam-related queries. The schools will raise their concern with PES and get an answer for them.

As mentioned earlier, PES is the key person in the province. He is the 'glue' that binds the Grade 8 exam results and Grade 9 selection - the go-to person - in the provinces.

New Grade 9 Students' Placement for 2024

In some instances, many secondary schools and high schools have feeder schools. The system allows for Grade 8 students to transition to Grade 9. Such transition (the Grade 8 to Grade 9 transition) makes it easier for parents to find out if their children have continued to Grade 9, or not.

Some top high and secondary school principals prefer the best Grade 8 students in the province. If you know that your child does well in the Grade 8 examination (and is not selected to the local high school), check with the top secondary schools in the province. The schools may have picked him/her.

Parents and citizens in NCD, Central, Morobe and other main centres will have difficulty finding out their children's Grade 9 placement for 2024. The best place to check is the provincial education office. Ask for the Grade 8 PES or the chairperson of the Provincial Grade 9 Selection Committee and speak to them calmly. They will help you.

Leave a comment below in regards to this article if you have questions or wish to add value to this discussion.

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Gaulim Teachers College Application, Acceptance and Admission info

Gaulim Teachers College is located in the Gazelle District of East New Britain Province, around 30 minutes drive out of Kokopo Town. The college is heavily subsidised by the PNG Govt but under the patronage of the United Church of Papua New Guinea.

Gaulim Teachers College is a primary teachers training institution.

Gaulim Teachers College application form pdf 2024 - The Entry Requirements to study at Gaulim Teachers college are C & B grades or above in the Grade 12 certificate or equivalent for those applying as non school leavers. The required GPA for Gaulim Teachers college

Contact

THE PRINCIPAL

GAULIM TEACHERS COLLGE

P.O.BOX 1343,

KOKOPO

EAST NEW BRITAIN

How to get Gaulim Teachers College application form?

Contact the student admin directly and ask for the form to be sent to you, If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get an application form.

Ask a friend/family or go to Gaulim Teachers College and get an application form for you.
Contact a student of Gaulim Teachers College on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or employee of Gaulim Teachers College to help you out.
Visit Gaulim Teachers College and get an application form.

You must use the official application form to apply. Make sure that the form has the recent date and year, college stamp, PNG Education Department Emblem and College Emblem.

Check out the list of all the Teachers Colleges in PNG and find out how to apply.

General info for new Gaulim Teachers College students

Some of this information (contact details, eligibility, attachments, etc) is provided on the application form, but here are five things that you should know. So, ask your Guidance teachers or the college registrar prior to applying to Gaulim Teachers College these 5 questions.

What is the CUT-OFF GPA for this year?
Can I submit my college Application Online too?
Who can I contact to know the Selection list/status?
What can I do if I am not selected?

These questions will help you to secure a place to study at Gaulim Teachers College.

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Gaulim Teachers College Acceptance List 2024

The acceptance list for Gaulim Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts.

The non-school leavers who applied straight to Gaulim Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers acceptance list 2024.
As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

About the college

Gaulim Teachers College is a National Institution providing teacher education for Primary School Teachers, also an Agency Institution of the United Church of Papua New Guinea. The teachers' college in the Gazelle District of East New Britain Province.

Kokopo Business College Courses, Application Form and Admission Info

There are two academic departments at the moment. One is the Diploma Studies Department and the other is TTC Business Studies Department. The Diploma Studies Department offers Diploma courses while the TTC Business Studies Department offers certificate courses. Fi you want to study at Kokopo Business College, this article gives information on the Courses, Application Form and Admission.

Kokopo Business College Application Form PDF 2024

Kokopo Business College Courses

Currently, the college offers five full-time Diploma programmes in Business Studies, two certificate courses, Diploma foundation studies and a range of short courses.

In 2009 the college introduces the National Certificate in Office Administration and Tour Guide on a modular basis followed by other courses on a modular basis in 2010.

The National Certificate is Competency-Based Training from levels one to six that will be conducted parallel to the existing programmes.

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Diploma and certificate courses

The Diploma Studies Department offers a Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting), a Diploma in Business Studies (Office Administration) and Diploma in Business Studies (Computing), a Diploma in Business Studies (Management), and Diploma in Hospitality Management.

The duration of the course is two years for all diploma-level courses. Students complete four stages in order to be awarded a Diploma in Business Studies.

A Certificate in Higher Technical Education in Business Studies is conveyed to students who successfully pass stage two of the course.

Jobs and Training offered at Kokopo Business College

The courses offered here are targeting middle levels jobs in the public and private sectors. After completing these courses students are employed. The new employees are placed on the job as a starter undergoing training on the job and later they can be placed in high-level positions.

Some examples of starter’s job categories that our courses are focusing on include the following:

Accounting Courses — Accounts Clerks, junior Accountants, Account Payable clerks, Cash Book Clerks, Payroll Officers, Inventory Controllers, creditors/debtors clerks etc...
Management — Marketing & sales executives or representatives, warehouse house clerks, Logistics officers, procurement officers, Human Resources officers, Recruitment officers, supervisors, trainee Managers and other broad job categories.
Office Administration – Receptionists, executives secretaries, Sales & Marketing Representatives, Purchasing Officers, Warehouse clerks, Production Planners, Human Resource Personals, etc...
Business Computing — Software techniques, Computer software consultants, junior computer programmers, data entry clerks, business analysts etc.
Hospitality and Tourism - Tour Guides, Travel Agents, Air Stewards and Hostesses, Waitress, Cooks, Hostel attendees, supervisors, trainee managers, airline ticket officers etc.

Kokopo Business College Acceptance List

The acceptance list for Holy Trinity Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts.

The non-school leavers who applied straight to Kokopo Business College will have to check the college for the non-school leaver's acceptance list 2024.
As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on select dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

Contact Kokopo Business College

P.O.Box 504

Rabaul