Chuuk is one of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Chuuk includes Chuuk Lagoon, with the main island of Weno and many islands in the regions of Nómwoneas (Fonoton, Piis-Panewu, Tonoas, Fefen, Parem, Siis, Etten, Uman), Fáichuk (Udot, Eot, Ramanum, Fanapanges, Pwene, Paata, Onei, Tol), the Mortlock Islands (Nema, Losap, Pisemwar, Kuttu, Mòch, Tà, Namoluk, Ettal, Lukunor, Satowan), and the Northwestern Islands (Kuop [uninhabited], Murilo, Nomwin, Fananu, Ruo, East Fayu [uninhabited], Nómwonweité, Polowat, Pollap, Houk, Tamatam).
Schools
72 schools, ECE to grade 12 [1]
Major IHEs: College of Micronesia Chuuk Campus, Caroline College and Pastoral Institute (Chaminade University)
Students
10,591 students, grades K-12 in SY21-22 [2]
18 students receiving special education services in SY21-22 [1]
2% of FSM population speaks English as a first language [3]
Teacheres
554 teachers, grades K-12 in SY21-22 [1]
72% associate’s degree
15% bachelor’s degree
1% advanced degree
25% National Teacher Certificate
More information about education in Chuuk, Micronesia
- FSM National Department of Education Statistics: https://www.national.doe.fm/
- FSM National DOE Curriculum and Student Learning Outcomes: https://www.national.doe.fm/education-curriculum-and-slo/
- Compacts of Free Association, summary from US Department of the Interior (2024): https://www.doi.gov/oia/The-Compacts-of-Free-Association-and-Living-in-the-United-States
[1] FSM National DOE Education Statistics Digest 2022 [2] Pacific Regional Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Report [3] FSM NDOE Language Policy (2023)