Samoa College

It is in Apia on the island of Upolu and is considered the main college in the country.

The early college and curriculum was modeled on secondary schools in New Zealand, reflecting the country's colonial history.

The college was officially opened on 2 October 1953 by Charles E Beeby, the New Zealand Minister of Education.

[2] Before the official opening of Samoa College, a system of 'accelerated' learning was developed in 1949 for selected pupils with top marks in exams from around the country.

Former students include writer Albert Wendt who became the school principal 1969 to 1973.