THE minimum grade point average (GPA) for new graduate teachers this year is 2.4, says Papua New Guinea Education secretary Dr Uke Kombra.
Speaking on a talkback radio show, Kombra clarified that teachers who demanded diplomas needed to have a GPA of 2.4 from a registered teachers’ college.
“If you have achieved a GPA of 2.4 and enrolled in an approved and registered teachers’ college, then you will be given a diploma and the registration to become a teacher,” he said.
Kombra said those with low GPAs still had the opportunity to upgrade their marks at the flexible, open and distance education.
He said teachers had to be smart, competent, passionate and committed to teaching because it was a vocation and they teach the country’s children.
He appealed to everyone to embrace this year’s theme which was promoting “a fair inclusive and quality education for all” by working together.