Prospective Teacher FAQs

  • What countries are your students from?
    We have had students from the United States, Papua New Guinea, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Germany, Ghana, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, and Switzerland.
  • Are there teachers from many different countries, too?
    Yes, while most of our staff members are from the USA, we also have had teachers from Australia, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the UK.
  •  Are all of your students from NTM families?
    No. While the majority of our students are from NTM families, some come from other mission agencies in the area such as ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism), MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship), and CRMF (Christian Radio Missionary Fellowship). A smaller number of our students are PNG citizens or are from expatriate families here in PNG on business. While most of our teachers are with NTM, we have also had teachers from ABWE and MAF.
  • What technology resources are available at NCA?
    We have a fully equipped computer lab and offer courses in computer literacy and typing. We have mobile laptop carts that are available for any classroom and classroom sets of iPads in the elementary. Classrooms are also equipped with multimedia projectors and document cameras.
  •  What is your curriculum like?
    Traditionally our school has followed a U.S.-based curriculum drawing textbook material from a variety of sources, both Christian and secular. In view of the fact that our students come from many different countries, we try to integrate an international perspective into our curriculum as well.
  •  What about science courses?
    We have a fully equipped science lab for our Biology, Physics, and Chemistry courses. The lab is furnished with individual counters with running water, microscopes, Bunsen burners, and other tools.
  • Do you offer music or band?
    Yes! We are able to offer music to the elementary grades and various choir programs in the secondary grades. A wide variety of band instruments can be rented by students for a small fee.
  • What foreign languages are offered at NCA?
    When staff is available we offer two years each of Spanish, French and German. Students are required to take two years of one of these foreign languages (or an equivalent) in order to graduate.
  • What extracurricular sports do your students participate in?
    We have varsity programs in both boys and girls soccer, volleyball, basketball, and touch rugby. Varsity teams participate in tournaments held once or twice each term. These tournaments include national schools from the Eastern Highlands Province along with Ukarumpa International School, another MK school run by SIL (Summer Institute of Linguistics). In addition, the center often organizes informal sports activities such as soccer, volleyball, basketball and roller hockey. We have a soccer field, gymnasium, outdoor sports complex (tennis, volleyball, and basketball), and fitness / weight room.
  • How is your school year divided?
    The school year begins in late July. There are four 9 week terms separated by 2 1/2 week breaks, with an 8 week break after the school year is over. The longer breaks between terms allow students who board here at NCA to spend more time with their parents out in the tribal locations. (see Important Dates)
  • How do NCA staff members raise financial support?
    NTM missionaries are not salaried. In faith, they look to the Lord for provision of their financial needs. They are encouraged to share about their ministry and be open about their needs. Support comes from sending churches, with additional help from other churches and individuals.
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