Improving the Quality of Basic Education in the North Pacific (IQBE), addresses factors to improve the conditions for learning in FSM. It builds on the successes and lessons learned under the Quality Primary Education in the North Pacific technical assistance and allows for a more comprehensive and sustained approach required for effective reforms within the sector.

The impact of the project is improved quality of basic education in the FSM. Project outputs are:

(i)             Primary school teachers better prepared; 

(ii)            Capacity to use assessment to improve learning strengthened;

(iii)          Access and usage of teaching and learning resources and materials for literacy and numeracy expanded; and

(iv)          Educational leadership and management of schools, including parent/community engagement strengthened.

The Project will allow for a more comprehensive and sustained approach required for effective reforms within the sector. The ultimate goal is to improve student learning in all areas, with a strong focus on numeracy and literacy. The IQBE project is made possible through the generous funding and support from the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Australia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.