This paper examines three areas which would be effective starting points for improving educational standards in Papua New Guinea. They are Teacher Training, Curriculum, Assessment, & School Inspection. This paper suggested a number of ways to improve the standards of education in PNG, which at the time were in need of improvement, but both the political will & increased financial allocation to education were necessary. A list of recommendations which is attached highlights the main suggested points for action. (Contains 16 endnotes.) [This paper was published in: the Proceedings "Seminar on Educational Standards," Goroka Teachers College, May 15, 1981 (Editors Dan Harvey and Bill Palmer).]