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Non- Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 1 pool partners who have signed (as at the end of April 2010) include the Peace Corps, UNESCO, the European Union, and the World Bank.
A Grant Financing Arrangement involving the Governments of Vanuatu, Australia and New Zealand has also been signed. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The objective of these arrangements is to support the three goals of the VERM: Strategic Goal 1 (Access): to increase equitable access to education for all people at all levels of education in Vanuatu; Strategic Goal 2 (Quality): To improve the quality of education in Vanuatu; Strategic Goal 3 (Management): To improve and strengthen the management of the education system in Vanuatu. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
This policy is designed to address the challenges facing the Vanuatu education system through the mechanism of a Sector Wide Approach (SWAp).
PURPOSE The purpose of this statement is to set down the broader policy directions of the Government of Vanuatu for the development of its education system for the six years from 2010 to 2015.
The period 2010 - 2015 has been chosen to align this policy statement with the Millennium Development Goal 2 (achieve Universal Primary Education by 2015). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
VISION Proud of our unique identity, we commit ourselves totally to the development of good and responsible citizens through the implementation of a comprehensive quality education system for all and by all. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
OBJECTIVES The ultimate aim of the education system is to empower all children, youth and citizens of Vanuatu to be proactive, to exercise appropriate choices in their daily life, to be responsible for their actions, and to contribute wisely by recognising and making good use of available opportunities for the development of this nation. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Without becoming too ambitious, we need to: Build an education system which enables the promotion of our national culture and enhances our spirit of togetherness; Promote respect for others, and support the values enshrined in our Constitution, regardless of the many languages, cultures and religions that exist in Vanuatu; Build an education system which contributes to poverty alleviation, to strong economic growth and to sustainable development; Build an education system which will add value to all citizens of this nation;. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 2 Provide equal opportunity for all children to have access to quality education; Provide better facilities in a secure and safe environment, to facilitate quality learning and teaching for children and teachers; Develop an education system that aims to provide knowledgeable and skilled human resources; Lift standards of literacy and numeracy to at least regional standards; Encourage bilingualism in French and English throughout Vanuatu; Facilitate access to tertiary and technical education; Increase the number of scholarships to encourage all eligible citizens to seek further university studies, nationally, regionally and internationally; Promote professional development of teachers and continue to provide and improve in- service training; Promote a spirit of partnership between the Government and stakeholders in the development of education; Persuade communities and the population at large to value education; Strengthen the administration, financial management and accountability of schools to encourage self reliance and self-management in schools; Review the Teaching Service Commission, and strengthen its role and structure, so that it can carry out its functions effectively; and Create an effective education system that the Government can sustain in the future. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
BASIC EDUCATION Basic education refers to a whole range of educational activities taking place in various settings (formal, non formal and informal).
These educational activities aim to meet basic learning needs.
According to the International Standard Classification of Education, basic education comprises primary education (the first stage of basic education) and lower secondary education (the second stage). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
In some countries (developing countries in particular), basic education often includes early childhood education and/or adult literacy programmes.
Universal basic education is regarded as a priority for developing countries, and is the focus of the Education for All movement led by UNESCO.
It is also included in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
MDG Goal number 2 is to achieve Universal Primary Education Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 3 (by 2015). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
In Vanuatu, primary education refers to Years 1 to 6.
While the scope of what is called “primary education” varies between countries, in many countries it means the first 8 years of schooling.
Many studies have proved the benefits of basic education on public health (for example, fewer diseases), on society (for example, longer life expectancy, and reduction in crime) and on the economy (for example, through a higher skill level and productivity in the population). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Other benefits, although more difficult to measure, include the impact of basic education in supporting democracy and understanding of human rights, and in helping to achieve improved governance and political stability.
Basic education also increases understanding of non-violent ways to solve problems and mutual understanding between groups in conflict.
The Government of Vanuatu takes the view that basic education in Vanuatu needs to be interpreted broadly. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Vanuatu Education Road Map states that, while basic education is taken to include early childhood education and Years 1 to 8, the Government of Vanuatu also sees the provision of education to students in Years 9 and 10 as “basic education”.
Basic education in Vanuatu extends from early childhood education through primary schooling and early secondary schooling up to Year 10. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The intention is to ensure that more children enrol in primary school, and that young people stay in school and receive a good education.
While other sectors of education are important, improving basic education will receive top priority and the major share of resources. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Purpose The purpose of this policy on basic education in Vanuatu is to set the strategic direction for basic education in Vanuatu; identify and prioritise the main issues that help to realise the effective and efficient planning, development and implementation of Basic Education in Vanuatu; and assist the Government of Vanuatu to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and the Education for All goals. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Strategic Goal The strategic goal for the basic education policy is to provide equitable access for all children to quality basic education in Vanuatu.
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 4 Policy Objectives for Basic Education The policy objectives for basic education in Vanuatu relate to the three key goals of the Vanuatu Education Road Map.
These three goals focus on improvements to access, quality and management. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Access To provide opportunities for all children aged 6 up to 15 years of age to enrol in school on an equitable basis; To achieve a 100% enrolment rate for primary education by 2015; To achieve a 100% transition rate from Year 6 to Year 7 by 2015; and To establish and maintain a suitable learning environment for children in basic education by providing an adequate number of qualified teachers, curriculum materials, classrooms, dormitories, and water and sanitation facilities. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Quality To improve the educational achievement of all students; To improve the quality of teaching and learning; To improve completion rates up to year 10 by 2015; To develop and implement revised curricula that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to prepare students for lifelong learning; and To prepare students for further education and training, including the development of the technical and vocational skills needed in the work force. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Management To ensure that all Government and Government assisted schools in Vanuatu implement the School Grants scheme effectively in order to remove financial barriers that prevent some children from accessing education; To ensure that the Ministry of Education establishes and monitors performance standards aimed at improving quality in education institutions that receive public funds; To ensure that all education institutions maintain quality standards in the infrastructure and equipment necessary to offer basic education of good quality; and To strengthen management, administration, and supervision of all aspects of school programmes to improve learning achievement. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 5 Policy Principles This policy for Basic Education is based on the following principles: Education is a fundamental human right.
Every child is entitled to quality basic education.
Basic Education is the basis of children’s development, and it helps each individual to have a successful and productive future.
Basic Education provides a foundation for lifelong education for all sectors of the population. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Basic Education enhances life chances and ensures an active role for children in society.
Basic Education encompasses the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children.
Basic Education shapes behaviour and attitudes, so that children can acquire values accepted by the wider society in which they are to live.
Basic Education encourages and prepares children to be self reliant and responsible, and to be resourceful in the community. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Basic Education develops good citizens and good leaders.
Basic Education encourages children to respect traditional and cultural values, sustainable development and the natural environment, and the religious beliefs, norms and expectations of Vanuatu society.
Basic education aims to create an understanding that girls and boys should get equal opportunities.
Basic education helps children to recognise, understand and appreciate the diversity of Vanuatu culture. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Basic education promotes understanding and tolerance among people, to enable them to live in peace and harmony.
Targeted benchmarks will be set for students at specified levels. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 6 PROPOSED EDUCATION STRUCTURE The proposed Formal Education Structure in Vanuatu shall comprise: Pre-School Level (Early Childhood Education) Kindergarten 1 & 2 Primary Education Years 1 to 6 Junior Secondary School Years 7 to 10 Senior Secondary School Years 11 to 13 Senior Technical Colleges Years 11 to 13 Tertiary Education Pre-School Level (Early Childhood Education) (Kindergarten - K1 and K2) Education starts at the pre-school level. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
There is a range of formal and informal early childhood education arrangements in place, including kindergarten and home care.
Kindergarten levels 1 and 2 offer initial learning experiences to children at the ages of 4 and 5.
Early Child Education needs to be revisited, in order to facilitate entry into free primary education. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Government will explore measures to provide assistance to preschools in the areas of facilities, early childhood teacher training, teachers, and curriculum and learning materials.
Primary Education Year 1 to 6 Primary Education in Vanuatu covers Year 1 to Year 6.
Primary education is the priority sector for the development of the Vanuatu education system. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
It is the intention of the Government to commence phasing out primary school fees in 2010 through the introduction of increased school grants, and to ensure that all children have access to free primary education by 2012.
The assessment at Years 4 & 6 to test achievement levels of students in literacy and numeracy through the Vanuatu Standardized Test of Achievement (VANSTA) will be extended to Year 8 Level. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Concepts of sustainable development will be introduced at this stage with regard to issues involving health and the environment.
The Government of Vanuatu will work to improve the quality of primary education by considering policies relating to curriculum development and learning materials, teacher education, and improved facilities.
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 7 Junior Secondary Education Years 7 to 10 Junior Secondary Education covers Years 7 to 10. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
There is a variety of arrangements for delivery of secondary schooling in Vanuatu.
Different policies shall apply in different areas.
Some junior secondary colleges enrol students in Years 7 to 10.
Some colleges enrol students in Years 9 to 12.
Some colleges enrol students in Years 9 to 13.
Emphasis will be given to both French and English in all these colleges.
Centre Schools enrol students from K1 to Year 8. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Centre Schools enrol students from K1 to Year 8.
The Government of Vanuatu has determined that Centre Schools, which enrol students in Years 7 and 8, and which are close to secondary schools, will transfer those students to the nearest secondary school, by 2011.
That is, Centre schools located in areas close to a Junior Secondary School will be required to cease enrolling students in Years 7 and 8.
The development of Centre Schools in urban areas and heavily populated areas will cease in 2010. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Years 7 and 8 children in these areas will be accommodated in secondary schools, since there is considerable excess capacity existing in the relevant secondary schools.
The intention of this policy is to allow spaces to be made available to cater for the increase in enrolment anticipated as free universal primary education is implemented.
It is expected that the free universal primary education policy will allow more students to enrol than previously attended primary schools. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
This new arrangement will provide a better education to students in these specific classes (Years 7 and 8).
The following principles apply: - Centre Schools located close to a secondary school will cease to enrol Years 7 & 8 at the beginning of the 2010 academic year, in order to absorb the anticipated increase in enrolment as the fee free primary initiative is implemented.
- Selected secondary schools will continue to accommodate Years 7 & 8. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
- Selected centre schools and/or secondary schools will administer feeder schools to enable economies of scale, sharing of resources and better management of schools.
- Selected schools, whether already established or new establishments, will enrol Years 7 & 8 students only, to enable economies of scale.
- Centre schools in particular rural and remote areas will be encouraged. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
- Special exemptions will be given by the Ministry of Education to allow some designated Centre Schools, in areas where access is difficult, to continue to enrol students in Years 7 and 8.
The exemption will be provided on condition that the schools are well resourced (with teachers, facilities and good teaching and learning materials). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The criteria which the Ministry of Education will consider in determining if Centre Schools will continue to enrol students at these levels include distance from a secondary school; Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 8 high cost of transportation to travel to a secondary school; frequency of transport services in the area in question; the degree of risk associated with travel, particularly in bad weather; and the social impact of removing the child from the home. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Government of Vanuatu policy is to provide opportunities at Junior Secondary School levels for students to develop basic skills and particular aptitudes in technical and vocational studies.
While academic subjects will be taught, there will be opportunities for students at this level of education to study appropriate technical, practical and vocational programmes that are integrated within the curriculum of the Junior Secondary Schools. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
A national assessment shall assess the performance of all students moving on from Year 10 to Year 11.
Senior Secondary School Years 11 to 13 Senior Secondary Education shall comprise Years 11 to Year 13.
Senior secondary education must be reorganised to prepare children effectively for tertiary studies.
At least two colleges will be developed as specialist schools designated as centres of excellence. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The objective of this proposed reorganisation is to deliver a better quality of education at higher levels of the secondary school system, and to maximize use of scarce resources such as well qualified specialist teachers.
The national assessment at the end of Year 10 will give guidance on selection for entry to these institutions.
A national assessment shall assess the performance of all students moving on from Year 12 to Year 13. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
A national assessment shall assess the performance of all students moving on from Year 13 to tertiary studies (including university studies).
Senior Technical Colleges Years 11 to 13 The policy of the Government of Vanuatu is to establish a limited number of Senior Technical Colleges for students in Years 11 to 13.
The national assessment at the end of Year 10 will give guidance on selection for entry to these institutions. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
These senior technical colleges will develop students’ technical, practical and vocational skills.
Preparation for specified trades shall be offered in these specialised technical establishments.
These Senior Technical Colleges will offer a curriculum focusing on more advanced technical and vocational education and training.
Tertiary Education The Ministry of Education will continue to promote access through increased scholarships for tertiary studies. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Ministry of Education will continue to work in collaboration with regional and international institutions to facilitate recognition of programmes offered by national institutions (for example, Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 9 the Vanuatu Institute of Technology, the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education, the Vanuatu School of Nursing, the Police College, Vanuatu Agriculture College (in Santo) and the Vanuatu Maritime College (in Santo). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
EDUCATION POLICIES Legislation The Government of Vanuatu will review all education legislation, including the Education Act, the Teaching Services Act, and legislation relating to the Vanuatu Institute of Technology and the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education.
The purpose of the review will be to update and modernise current education legislation.
Land Acquisition The Ministry of Education shall implement the decisions on land acquisition made by the Council of Ministers in July 2009. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Ministry of Education will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Lands to ensure that all public school land is surveyed, a valuation is determined, and that the land is compulsorily acquired or leased by the Government (as secured Government investments) by 2012.
The Government’s policy on rationalization of schools will be considered as decisions on land acquisition are made.
Land on which secondary schools and technical colleges are located will be compulsorily acquired by the Government. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Appropriate lease arrangements will be negotiated for primary schools.
Scholarships and Human Resources Development The Government of Vanuatu shall make available scholarships to assist people wishing to acquire a qualification, or to upgrade an existing qualification, according to the proportions listed below: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level Masters level Degree level Diploma level 5% 25% 40% 30% The Government of Vanuatu shall develop a National Human Resources Development Plan. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
This plan will be designed to develop skills to address the priority needs of Vanuatu through scholarship distribution.
The Ministry of Education shall ensure that the allocation of scholarships is made fairly and without discrimination towards either Francophone or Anglophone students.
Awards shall be made promptly once a student has met the qualifying criteria. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The time taken for the award of scholarships to students after completing Years 13 and 14 will be reduced to a minimum, so that they can progress their further study without interruption.
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 10 Curriculum The Ministry of Education shall continue its curriculum development work to reform and modernise the pre-school, primary and secondary school curriculum. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Particular consideration will be given to the development of appropriate curricula for the Junior Secondary Schools and the Senior Technical Colleges.
Appropriate curricula will be developed for technical and vocational education and training programmes.
Assessment Current arrangements for assessment of student achievement will continue at the end of Years 10, 12 and 13/14. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Government of Vanuatu has established a Task Force to review assessment arrangements, in line with the curriculum reform, and will consider the report of the Task Force and make appropriate decisions when the report has been completed and analysed.
School Grant Subsidy A School Grant subsidy per student will be paid to all Government and Government-assisted primary schools enrolling students in Years 1 to 6 in 2010 and thereafter. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The Ministry of Education shall make provision for an increased school grant subsidy for students in Years 7 – 10 in public and Government assisted schools over time, as resources permit.
The school grant will fund the costs of tuition only.
Other costs such as boarding fees or the cost of school uniforms are the responsibility of parents. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Teachers The Ministry of Education has initiated a study of the costs, effectiveness and distribution of teachers in order to ensure that the teacher management system in Vanuatu is efficient and effective.
The Government of Vanuatu will consider the report of the study and make appropriate decisions when the report has been completed and analysed.
Development of Minimum Standards Current standards for the education system in Vanuatu are defined in the Education Regulation Order No 44 of 2005. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
These standards will be reviewed by the Ministry of Education, and adapted if necessary in order to define minimum standards for the whole education system of Vanuatu.
The Government of Vanuatu will ensure that standards are set so that all teachers are competent and well qualified. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Minimum standards for staffing schedules for schools, for educational textbooks, equipment and other learning materials for schools, for classrooms and other school buildings, for health and safety requirements, and for administration and management of schools will be reviewed.
Existing minimum standards that are appropriate will be implemented, or new minimum standards will be set, as resources permit. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Ancillary Staff (Financial Officers/Bursars) Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 11 As resources permit, the Government of Vanuatu will give consideration to the appointment of financial officers in provincial education offices and/or bursars in secondary schools. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Vanuatu Institute of Technology Following the review of the legislation governing the functions and operation of the Vanuatu Institute of Technology, the Government of Vanuatu will take steps to improve the quality of technical and vocational education delivered in Vanuatu, and will ensure that more people have access to good quality technical and vocational education through enrolment in recognised certificates and diploma qualifications. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education Following the review of the legislation governing the functions and operation of the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education, the Government of Vanuatu will take steps to improve the quality of teacher education delivered in Vanuatu.
Both pre-service teacher education and in-service teacher professional development are included within teacher education. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The possibility of offering recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in teaching through the Vanuatu Institute of Education will be examined.
Adult and Community (Non-Formal) Education The Ministry of Education will support the development of adult education and community education in the non-formal sector, and will work constructively with Non-Government Organisations operating in this field. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
As resources permit, it will give consideration to implementing the recommendations in the UNESCO Belém Framework for Action (December 2009) relating to adult and community education, particularly the provisions relating to adult literacy and increased investment in adult education and learning.
Life skills programmes will be offered and developed in whatever language participants are comfortable with. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Inclusive and Special Education The Ministry of Education will give consideration, as resources permit, to providing support to implement its Inclusive Education Policy and Strategic Plan 2010-2020.
As a first priority, it will consider support for the training of teacher educators to achieve qualifications that will enable them in turn to train teachers to assist children with special needs. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Children with special needs include the visually impaired (the blind and the near-sighted), the hearing impaired (the deaf), children who are physically disabled, and children who are intellectually disabled (for example, children affected by Down syndrome). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 12 Education Policy Statement Ministry of Education June 2010 13 Child CareKindyPrimary EducationYears 1 to 6Junior SecondaryYears 7 to 10Senior Technical CollegeSenior Secondary SchoolYears 11 to 13Tertiary Technical institutionVIT / VITETertiary EducationUniversitiesAges 4 to 5Ages 6 to 15Ages 16 to 18Age 18+Basic EducationProposed Education Chart of Vanuatu | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577139167.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education Act 2001 Assent: 30th December 2001 Commencement: 25th January 2002 REPUBLIC OF VANUATU VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION ACT.
NO.
25 OF 2001 Arrangement of Sections PART 1 - PRELIMINARY 1.
Interpretation PART 2 - VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION 2.
Establishment of the Institute 3.
Purpose of the Institute 4.
Functions of the Institute 5. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
Functions of the Institute 5.
Powers of the Institute PART 3 – VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL DIVISION 1 Establishment of the Council, functions and powers 6.
Establishment of the Council 7.
Functions of the Council 8.
Powers of the Council 9.
Council to have regard to Government policy and other matters DIVISION 2 Membership of Council and meetings 10.
Composition of the Council 11.
Application of Leadership Code Act 12.
Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson 13. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson 13.
Removal and resignation of members 14.
Vacancies and acting members 15.
Allowances for appointed members 16.
Meetings of the Council DIVISION 3 Other matters 17.
Committees 18.
Delegation 19.
Rules PART 4 – ACADEMIC BOARD FOR THE VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION 20.
Establishment of Academic Board 21.
Functions of Academic Board PART 5 – MANAGEMENT AND STAFF 22.
Principal 23.
Deputy Principal 24.
Academic and general staff 25. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
Academic and general staff 25.
Appointments on merit 26.
Transitional arrangements PART 6 – MISCELLANEOUS 27.
Funds of the Institute 28.
Auditing of accounts 29.
Annual reports 30.
Transfer of assets.
31.
Regulations.
32.
Commencement --------------------------------------------------- REPUBLIC OF VANUATU Assent: 30th December 2001 Commencement: 25th January 2002 VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION ACT NO.
25 OF 2001. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
25 OF 2001.
An act to establish the Institute of Teacher Education and for related purposes Be it enacted by the President and Parliament as follows- PART 1 - INTERPRETATION 1 Definitions In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears: Academic Board means the Academic Board of the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education established by section 19. academic staff means teaching staff appointed by the Teaching Service Commission under subsection 23(1). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
Council means the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education Council established by section 6.
Deputy Principal means the Deputy Principal of the Institute appointed under section 22. general staff means administrative and support staff appointed by the Council under subsection 23(3).
Institute means the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education established by section 2. member means a members of the Council or a member of the Academic Board.
Minister means the Minister responsible for education. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
Principal means the Principal of the Institute appointed under section 21. staff means: (a) the Principal; or (b) the Deputy Principal; or (c) the academic staff; or (d) the general staff.
PART 2 - VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION2 Establishment of the Institute (1) The Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education is established.
(2) The Institute is: (a) a body corporate with perpetual succession; and (b) to have a common seal; and (c) capable of suing and being sued. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
3 Purpose of the Institute The purpose of the Institute is to be the national institution of excellence for the education and training of primary and secondary teachers, and in so doing to contribute to the social and economic development of Vanuatu. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
4 Functions of the Institute The functions of the Institute are: (a) to play a leadership role in the development of teacher education programs appropriate to the needs of Vanuatu; and (b) to provide teacher education programs for primary and secondary levels of education; and (c) to provide professional development programs for teachers, including the upgrading of formal qualifications; and (d) to develop and maintain high quality curriculum and teaching materials for teacher education relevant to the needs of Vanuatu; and (e) to issue certificates and diplomas in accordance with national standards; and (f) to maintain academic records of students; and (g) to promote a unified national education system using English and French as the languages of instruction; and (h) to work closely with Vanuatu Institute of Technology to provide training for vocational teachers; and (i) to provide advice and assistance on teacher education and professional development to the Minister and the National Education Advisory Council; and (j) to encourage and promote research into education in Vanuatu; and (k) to promote cultural, traditional and religious values in the training of primary and secondary teachers; and (l) to undertake such other functions as are conferred on it by this or any other Act. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
5 Powers of the Institute (1) The Institute has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Institute may: (a) acquire, hold, deal with or dispose of real or personal property; and (b) form or participate in the formation of a company, association, trust or partnership; and (c) enter into a joint venture with another person or body; and (d) enter into contracts relevant to the functions of the Institute. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
PART 3 - VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL DIVISION 1 – ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS 6 Establishment of the Council (1) The Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education Council is established.
(2) The Council is the governing body of the Institute. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
7 Functions of the Council The Council has the following functions: (a) to oversee the efficient and effective management of the Institute and monitor its performance; (b) to approve plans and policies for the Institute; (c) to provide advice and support to the Principal; (d) to determine the staffing requirements of the Institute and maintain a register of staff; (e) to make recommendations on the appointment of the Principal and Deputy Principal, and to appoint certain academic staff and general staff in accordance with Part 5; (f) to set fees for subjects and courses in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Minister; (g) to establish committees to assist the Council; (h) to advise the Academic Board; (i) to supervise the effective and efficient use of the financial resources of the Institute; (j) to monitor the academic results of students; (k) to undertake such other functions as are conferred on it by this Act. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
8 Powers of the Council The Council has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
9 Council to have regard to government policy and other matters In the performance of its functions and in the exercise of its powers, the Council must: (a) have regard to the Government’s policy that: (i) the Institute is to operate as a dual-lingual (French and English) Institute with the long term aim of becoming a bilingual Institute; and (ii) the education system in Vanuatu is to be firmly based on Ni-Vanuatu culture and beliefs; and (b) work co-operatively with the Vanuatu National Training Council; and (c) develop and maintain co-operative relationships with industry, communities, other education providers and all Ministries; and (d) have regard to the principles of good governance, fiscal responsibility, transparency and fair processes. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
DIVISION 2 – MEMBERSHIP OF COUNCIL AND MEETINGS 10 Composition of the Council (1) The Council consists of 8 members.
(2) The members are: (a) the Principal; and (b) a member of the academic staff elected by the academic staff; and (c) a member of the general staff elected by the general staff; and (d) 5 persons appointed by the Minister from nominations recommended by the Principal. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) A person must not be nominated under paragraph (2)(d) unless he or she has: (a) knowledge or experience in the education and training of teachers; or (b) special skills or knowledge relevant to the functions of the Council.
(4) At least 2 of the members of the Council must be women, and so far as practicable there must be an equal number of Francophone and Anglophone members.
(5) A member of the Council, other than the Principal, holds office for a term of 3 years and is eligible for reappointment. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
11 Application of Leadership Code Act (1) A member of the Council is a leader for the purposes of the Leadership Code Act No.
2 of 1998 and the provisions of that Act (e.g.
disclosure of interests under section 16 of that Act) apply to each member.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a member of the Council must in the exercise of his or her functions act honestly and exercise reasonable care and diligence. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
12 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson (1) The members of the Council are to elect a member to be the Chairperson and another member to be the Deputy Chairperson.
(2) The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson hold office for a term of one year and may be re-elected.
(3) The Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson may resign from office by giving his or her written resignation to the Council. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
13 Removal and resignation of members (1) The Minister may remove a member after consultation with the other members of the Council if he or she: (a) in the case of an elected member ceases to be an employee of the Institute; or (b) fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings without the leave of the Council; or (c) is a person having professional qualifications and is disqualified or suspended for misconduct from practicing his or her profession; or (d) is convicted of an offence; or (e) does not perform his or her duties to the standard required by the Council. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) A member may resign at any time by giving his or her written resignation to the Principal.
14 Vacancies and acting members (1) If a vacancy occurs on the Council, the Council must ensure that: (a) in the case of a vacancy for an elected member – an election is held as soon as possible to fill the vacancy; and (b) in the case of a vacancy for an appointed member - a new nomination for appointment is made as soon as possible. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Council may appoint a person to act as a member if the member is absent from Vanuatu or is for any reason unable to perform his or her duties.
A person must not be appointed to act for more than 3 months.
15 Allowances for appointed members (1) The members of the Council, other than the Principal and elected staff members, are entitled to such allowances as are approved in writing by the Minister after consultation with the Principal. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) No other remuneration is payable to any member of the Council.
16 Meetings of the Council (1) The Council must meet at least 3 times a year and hold such other meetings as are necessary for the proper performance of its functions.
(2) The Chairperson is to convene meetings of the Council by notice in writing to the other members.
However, any 6 members of the Council may convene a meeting by notice in writing to the other members.
(3) At a meeting of the Council a quorum consists of 5 members. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
The Council may meet despite any vacancies in its membership so long as a quorum is present.
(4) Each member of the Council present at a meeting has one vote and questions arising at a meeting are to be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present.
If the voting at a meeting is equal, the person chairing the meeting has a casting vote.
(5) Subject to this Act, the Council may determine and regulate its own procedures. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
DIVISION 3 – OTHER MATTERS 17 Committees (1) The Council may form such committees as are necessary to assist the Council in the performance of its functions.
(2) The Council is to determine the composition of any committee and it may include persons who are not staff of the Institute.
(3) A committee is to determine its own procedures.
(4) Committee members are not entitled to any remuneration or allowances in that capacity. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
18 Delegation (1) Subject to this section, the Council may delegate its functions and powers to the Principal.
(2) The Council cannot delegate the power of delegation.
(3) The Council must not delegate the following functions: (a) to oversee the efficient and effective management of the Institute and monitor its performance; (b) to approve plans and policies for the Institute. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(4) A delegation: (a) must be made in writing; and (b) may be made either generally or subject to express limitations or conditions; and (c) may be given for a specified period, but can be revoked at any time by the Council (5) The Council remains responsible for actions taken under a delegation.
(6) The Council may continue to perform a function or exercise a power that it has delegated. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
19 Rules (1) The Council may make rules not inconsistent with this Act for the control, management, good governance and discipline of the students and staff of the Institute.
(2) The rules may also provide for the formation or promotion of student associations.
PART 4 - ACADEMIC BOARD FOR THE VANUATU INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION 20 Establishment of Academic Board (1) The Academic Board for the Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education is established.
(2) The Academic Board consists of 6 members. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Academic Board consists of 6 members.
(3) The members of the Academic Board are: (a) the Principal; and (b) the Deputy Principal; and (c) 2 members from the heads of the major academic programs of the Institute ; and (d) (d) one lecturer who is teaching students who are to teach in French as the language of instruction; and (e) (e) one lecturer who is teaching students who are to teach in English as the language of instruction.
(4) The Council is to determine the procedures for the Academic Board. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(5) Without limiting subsection (4), all decisions of the Board are subject to review and approval or rejection by the Council.
21 Functions of Academic Board (1) The Academic Board is responsible for: (a) determining academic policy for the Institute and implementing that policy; and (b) ensuring high academic standards are maintained at the Institute. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Academic Board may make rules in writing about all or any of the following: (a) the selection of students for programs at the Institute; (b) the assessment of students; (c) the attendance of students, including leave of absence; (d) the levels of academic performance; (e) the certification of examination results; (f) the establishment of committees, including disciplinary committees, to assist the Academic Board; (g) awards for academic achievement; (h) such other matters as are referred to it by the Council. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
PART 5 – MANAGEMENT AND STAFF 22 Principal (1) The Principal is to be appointed by the Teaching Service Commission on the recommendation of the Council.
The Council must conduct the selection process for the Principal in accordance with the requirements of section 25.
(2) The Principal is responsible for the day to day administration and management of the Institute in accordance with the policies and directions of the Council, and the requirements of this Act. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Principal must ensure that all staff are performing satisfactorily, and the funds of the Institute are spent in accordance with the requirements of this Act and any other relevant Act.
23 Deputy Principal (1) The Deputy Principal is to be appointed by the Teaching Service Commission on the recommendation of the Council.
The Council must conduct the selection process for the Deputy Principal in accordance with the requirements of section 25. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Deputy Principal has such duties and responsibilities as are assigned to him or her by the Principal .
24 Academic and general staff (1) The academic staff are to be appointed by the Teaching Service Commission on the recommendation of the Principal.
(2) Academic staff who are employed or engaged on a temporary or contract basis are to be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Principal. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) The general staff are to be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Principal.
(4) The Principal must conduct the selection process for academic staff under subsection (1) and general staff under subsection (3) in accordance with the requirements of section 25.
25 Appointments on merit (1) Subject to subsection (3), all appointments under sections 22, 23 and 24 must be made on merit following a fair and transparent selection process. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) All vacancies must be advertised in such a way that informs and seeks applications from people throughout Vanuatu (3) In making an appointment under subsection 24(2), the Council must have regard to the person’s qualifications, experience and suitability for the position concerned. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(4) The Teaching Service Commission or the Council, as the case requires, must accept a recommendation for appointment made to it under section 22, 23 and 24 unless it is satisfied that all or any of the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) have not been complied with. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(5) If the Teaching Service Commission or the Council rejects a recommendation for appointment made to it under section 22, 23 or 24, it may issue a written directive that the selection process recommence and be conducted in accordance with the requirements of that section and subsections (1) and (2).
26 Transitional arrangements (1) This section applies to any person who was employed at the Vanuatu Teachers College immediately before the commencement of this Act. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) On and after that commencement, the person is to continue to be employed at the Institute: (a) on the same terms and conditions; and (b) in the same position and/or with the same classification; and (c) with the same accrued or accruing entitlements.
(3) To avoid doubt, the person is not entitled to any severance or redundancy payments under this or any other Act because of the operation of subsection (2) or the establishment of the Institute by this Act. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
PART 6 – MISCELLANEOUS 27 Funds of the Institute (1) The funds of the Institute consist of: (a) money appropriated to, or for the purposes of, the Institute by Appropriation Acts; and (b) money received by the Institute by way of fees and charges; and (c) any money received by the Institute from any other sources.
(2) The Council is to open and maintain such bank accounts on behalf of the Institute as the Council considers necessary. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) The funds of the Institute are to be deposited to such of its bank accounts as the Council determines.
(4) The Council must not borrow on behalf of the Institute except at the rate of interest and subject to such conditions as are approved by the Minister responsible for finance.
(5) The Council may invest surplus funds of the Institute as it considers appropriate.
However, such investments must be approved in writing by the Minister responsible for finance. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577140294.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Vanuatu%20Institute%20of%20Teacher%20Education_Act%20%20No.%2025%20of%202001.pdf |