About Lea Faka-Tonga
Lea Faka-Tonga is the study of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Tongan.
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Lea Faka-Tonga achievement standards
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Remote assessment matrix [PDF, 209 KB]Alternative evidence gathering templates
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Vocabulary lists contain language students are expected to know for NCEA external assessments, including: Lea-Faka Tonga to English, English to Lea-Faka Tonga, categories, and grammar and structures.
Use these lists in 2026:
Level 1 – Level 1 2025 [XLSX, 156 KB]
Level 2 – Level 2 2025 [XLSX, 89 KB] plus Level 1 2025 [XLSX, 156 KB]
Level 3 – Level 3 2025 [XLSX, 129 KB] plus Level 1 2024 [XLSX, 150 KB] and Level 2 2025 [XLSX, 89 KB]
Tools
Use the Lea Faka-Tonga matrix on NCEA.education
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Lea Faka-Tonga resources on Pūtake
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