'Ahopanilolo Technical Institute
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Students
- 161
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1969
Overview
'Ahopanilolo Technical Institute is a technical and vocational school in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, operated by the Catholic Diocese of Tonga. It provides quality vocational training qualifications and life skills, offering courses in commercial cookery, accommodation services, fashion, and design.
Fields of study
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Commercial Cookery
- Fashion Design
- Aged Care
Accreditation: Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board (TNQAB)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- January, July
- Application deadlines
- January 31
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- ati@kalianet.to
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
TOP 1,000 – TOP 3,000 / year
Domestic students
TOP 500 – TOP 2,000 / year
Tuition fees are often subsidized or covered by Tongan Government In-Country Awards (ICA) and Tonga Study Awards for eligible students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Hospitality Accommodation Services (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | Varies | Varies | February |
| National Certificate in Catering and Hospitality (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | Varies | Varies | February |
| National Certificate in Fashion and Design (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | Varies | Varies | February |
| National Certificate in Hospitality (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | Varies | Varies | February |
| National Certificate in Tourism (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | Varies | Varies | February |
| National Certificate in Work Readiness and Employability Skills (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 1 year | Varies | Varies | February |
| National Diploma in Hospitality (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | February |
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.