Teachers do not read stories to young children. If a child is a speaker of a language other than Tetum, then the child must learn both Tetum and Indonesian in order to function effectively at school. No employment openings for graduates. There are few employment openings in East Timor for graduates. Exams Centralised exam system prevents an interest in teaching or learning.
Students become complacent and lazy.
Possibly teachers are scared to fail them. Marks are too low in ET, according to the educational authorities in Dili, so East Timorese Principals are asked to increase them. Therefore East Timor is inclined to attract poor quality teachers from other provinces. Students have to waste time walking or waste money going by bus. Teacher housing Insufficient teacher housing in regions outside Dili.