This paper gives an overview of the educational programme of the Education Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat, and indicates areas in which co-operation can be further promoted, especially in science education in member countries of the South Pacific region. These areas can be described as: the collection and dissemination of information; the organization of conferences/seminars; the organization and support of training courses; the promotion and support of professional Commonwealth associations; and collaboration with other inter-regional or international organizations. Apart from the regular Secretariat budget, most of these activities are financed through the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC).