| Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts | |
| Jurisdiction: | Republic of Fiji |
| Headquarters: | Gordon street, Suva |
| Budget: | $450.6m FJD (2020-2021)[1] |
| Minister1 Name: | Viliame Gavoka |
| Minister1 Pfo: | Minister for Education |
| Minister2 Name: | Ifereimi Vasu |
| Minister2 Pfo: | Minister of Heritage and Arts |
| Website: | education.gov.fj |
The Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts is the ministry of Fiji responsible for overseeing Fiji's education system.[2] The current Minister for Education is Viliame Gavoka, who was appointed to the position in January 23rd 2024[3]
The Ministry is tasked to conduct and deliver education services to all Fijian students.[4] The Ministry has numerous responsibilities - advising the government, providing administrative and management support, enacting policies and acts, and providing learning resources such as text books.[5] The Ministry is also tasked to make and distribute external exams to schools all over the country.[6]
Besides the government providing free education to primary and secondary school students, they also provide free text books and free bus fare initiatives.[7]
| Minister | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Hon. Premila Kumar | Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts | |
| Hon. Joseph Nitya Nand | Assistant Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts | |
| Angeela Jokhan | Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts |