Minister of Education on the 18th edition of the “Government Page” TV show, Friday, March 6th, at 8:00 p.m., on RTTL
The 18th edition of the “Government Page” TV show will be broadcast this Friday, March 6th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., on Radio and Television of Timor-Leste (RTTL) and on official digital platforms.
This edition features the participation of the Minister of Education, Dulce de Jesus Soares, who outlines the priorities, challenges, and strategic guidelines of the national education policy, with a focus on enhancing the quality of education through curriculum review and teacher training, as well as inclusive education, technological modernisation in schools, and the promotion of official languages. 
During the interview, the Minister explains that the Ministry has five core areas of action, which are “the curriculum, teacher training, school infrastructure, school management, and inclusive education.” In the area of curriculum, she highlights the ongoing process of reviewing the curricula for various levels of education, developed by teams of experts and teachers, which includes testing and pilot projects in schools, the production of books and guides, and teacher training before phased implementation.
The Minister also highlighted the role of INFORDEPE in initial and continuous teacher training, including classroom mentoring mechanisms and learning support strategies like remedial classes. Concerning challenges, she discussed the limitations related to school infrastructure and student-teacher ratios, as well as issues such as replacing retired teachers and preventing school dropouts, emphasising the importance of co-ordination with families, community leaders, and parent-teacher associations.
The interview also provides clarifications on the reality of so-called “international schools,” explaining the licensing framework and minimum standards required for operation, as well as the difference between licensing and accreditation. It also discusses the strengthening of Portuguese as the official language of instruction, including the development of CAFE schools, teacher training, and the contextualisation of content to support the learning process. In the field of innovation, the Minister presents measures currently underway for the gradual introduction of technology in management and teaching practices, including digital data collection tools, hybrid training, and the progressive provision of equipment.
In exercising her powers, the Minister of Education is responsible for designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating public policies in the areas of education and qualifications, from preschool to secondary education. This includes special forms of education, promoting lifelong learning, and consolidating and enhancing official languages. She is also responsible for ensuring the right to education, defining the national curriculum, guaranteeing the quality of the education system, and promoting the training and development of education professionals.
The “Government Page” TV show is an initiative of the Office of the Government Spokesperson, led by the Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Agio Pereira, in partnership with RTTL, the national media, and digital platforms. Its aim is to enhance government transparency and ensure the public's access to the Executive's main actions and decisions. The programme is presented by Nélia Chaves and produced by Ika Moniz, with technical support from the communications teams of the Council of Ministers, the Office of the Prime Minister, and the office of the interviewed member of the Government.
Government Spokesperson, Minister Agio Pereira, reaffirms that the “Government Page” TV show is an important tool for promoting accountability and dialogue between the Government and citizens.
The Government invites everyone to tune into this episode of “Government Page” on Friday, March 6th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., on RTTL and official social media channels.
