In the absence of a population that can be taxed heavily to fund an education system for all, the Government prioritised minimal education requirements beginning with Primary School, whilst adding a select number of High Schools that set a level/standard that it pushes the other education providers to aspire to.
Tonga is blessed with many ’local’ organisations who have dedicated their strained resources for the education, development of the young people of Tonga.
The Government and Religious Organisations fund majority of education and training services in Tonga.