Over 200 graduates from Tupou Tertiary Institute of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, received their academic awards, presented by HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita on Saturday 7 September in Nuku'alofa.

The ceremony started with a graduation procession from TTI to the Free Wesleyan Church in Kolomotu'a, Nuku'alofa. TTI also marked their 25^th anniversary during the ceremony.

This year, TTI introduced new academic programmes, including a Diploma in New Zealand Business, Bachelors in Education (level 7), Graduate Diploma in Christian Education (level 7), and Bachelors in Information Technology (level 7).

Certificates, diplomas, and degrees were awarded for graduates in the School of Sports and Health Science, School of Teaching, Youth Development, and Social Practice, School of Music, and School of Architectural Technology.

A special acknowledgement was made for ten graduates who were awarded a Graduate Diploma in Christian Education (level 7) who are current teachers from various FWC schools in Tonga, including TTI.

TTI is governed by the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga and currently offers Certificate and Diploma programmes in corporation with New Zealand tertiary institution in Business, Information Technology, Architectural Technology and Teaching Studies.