The Hon. Roy Biyama Balimo Academy, an SDP funded initiative implemented by KTF, opened in 2024 with 140 students from across the greater Balimo area. It’s an exceptional school - offering quality education from K1 to Grade 12 and attracting experienced teachers from across PNG.

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Led by Principal Patricia Kombele, the all-Papua New Guinean team includes subject specialists across science, maths, English, social sciences, arts, and ICT. Supported by a team of teaching assistants, library assistant and admin personnel, the dedicated Academy team works tirelessly to create an engaging and supportive educational experience that is best-in-class.

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The school focuses on both academic and personal growth, fostered by:

• Quality resourcing across all grades and disciplines, including a library, ICT and science labs.

• Boarding facilities for students from remote villages (female and male)

• Daily, nutritious breakfast program for all students

• Parent–teacher interviews to keep families involved in their children’s learning

• School holiday program for boarders

• Balimo College School of Teaching practicum placements, promoting shared learning between experienced teachers and trainee educators

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The Academy passed its PNG Department of Education compliance audit with flying colours and is fully registered to deliver early childhood, primary, and secondary education to a significantly increased cohort in 2025.