Tourism topics have for the first time become part of the school syllabus in Kiribati. This was confirmed by the Curriculum Development Office (CDO) who have stated that the tourism topic is now part of the Year 9 Kiribati Community Studies (KCS).
The inclusion of tourism topics in the year 9 syllabus is a result of extensive consultation and discussions between the Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) and the CDO in 2019.
This milestone achievement signifies the commitment of both TAK and the CDO to help students understand the dynamics of how the tourism industry functions, its value and contribution to communities and the economy. TAK hopes that by understanding tourism better, students will consider careers in hospitality and will also be engaged in practices that help improve Kiribati’s position as an ideal tourism destination.
TAK will continue to collaborate with the CDO to encourage increased tourism coverage in school curriculum across different grades. END
