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(2) An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board is to determine for each school council and committee: (a) the membership of the school council and committee, which must wherever possible include both male and female members; and (b) the functions and responsibilities of the school council and committee.
(3) School councils and committees are to regulate their own procedures in accordance with the by-laws made by the relevant Education Authority or Provincial Education Board.
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(4) Subject to subsection (5), a member of a school council or committee is not entitled to any salary or other remuneration, including by way of allowances, for his or her services provided to the council or committee.
(5) Subject to the availability of funds at a school, a member of the school council or committee is to be reimbursed for expenses properly incurred when engaged on the business of the school council or committee. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(6) To avoid doubt, nothing in this section requires an Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board to establish a school council or committee for any of its schools.
41 School community Parents and citizens associations (1) Parents of students attending any school together with other residents of the area served by the school who are interested in the welfare of the school may form a school community parents and citizens association in connection with the school. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The school community association should aim to: (a) promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, citizens, students, and teaching staff and other residents of the school area into close co- operation; and 30 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 (b) (c) assist in providing facilities and equipment for the school and in promoting the recreation and welfare of the students at the school; and encourage parent and community participation in curriculum and other education issues. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
Inspection and advisory services 42 (1) School inspectors must carry out inspections of schools at regular intervals to be determined by the Director of school programs. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) A school inspector may inspect a school to determine whether: (a) (b) the Education Authority is operating the school in accordance with the requirements of this Act and the regulations; or the school complies with the requirements for registration of a school under section 157; or (c) the school is being well managed and discipline is satisfactory; or (d) the school’s academic standards are satisfactory; or (e) the school premises and grounds are well maintained; or (f) the social environment of the school is satisfactory; or (g)(hh) the school complies with such other matters as are specified by the Director-General. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) A person who obstructs a school inspector in carrying out an inspection of a school is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding VT 100,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months, or both.
(4) A sSchool inspectors may also provide advice to the principal and teachers of a school in relation to any of the matters mentioned in subsection (2). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(5) If requested to do so by the Director of school programs, a school inspector must as part of a school inspection assess whether the teachers and principal of the school are performing in a satisfactory manner.
The school inspector must give to the Director a report in writing of his or her assessment within 14 days after carrying out the inspection. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(6) The Director of school programs must, within 7 days of receiving the report, give a copy of it to the Director-General who must decide whether or not to refer the report to the Teaching Service Commission and/or the relevant Provincial Education Board or Education Authority for appropriate action. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
31 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 Division 3 – Cancellation of registration of schools 43 Cancellation of registration of schools by Director-General (1) After consultation with the Minister, the Director-General may cancel the registration of a school if the Director-General is satisfied that: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the school is being operated by the Education Authority or Provincial Education Board in a careless and irresponsible way to the detriment of its staff and students; or the school does not comply with the requirements for registration of a school under s section 15 17; or the Education Authority or Provincial Education Board does not have sufficient money resources and facilities available for the satisfactory operation of the school; or the Education Authority or Provincial Education Board cannot competently administer the school; or in the case of a government school – it is not in the public interest to keep the school open. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) In deciding whether to cancel the registration of a school, the Director-General must take into account any inspection of the school carried out by a school inspector under section 42.
However, the Director-General can decide to cancel the registration of a school in accordance with subsection (1) without an inspection having been carried out. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) The Director-General must give the principal of the school and the Education Authority or the Provincial Education Board written notice of the proposed cancellation and allow at least 28 days for submissions in writing to be made as to why the school’s registration should not be cancelled.
(4) In deciding whether to cancel the registration of the school, the Director-General must take into account any submissions made by the Education Authority or the Provincial Education Board and the principal. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(5) The Director-General must give the Education Authority or the Provincial Education Board and the principal written notice of his or her decision within 28 days after making it.
The cancellation of the registration of the school takes effect on the date specified in the notice.
(6) An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board that continues to operate a school whose registration has been cancelled may be liable to a penalty under section 1619. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(7) An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board may appeal against the decision of the Director General to cancel the registration of a (see section 32 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 5458). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
44 Takeover of schools (1) If the Director-General is of the opinion that a school whose registration has been cancelled under section 43 should continue to operate, the Director- General may by order: (a) take possession of the school and any property of the school, or any property of the Education Authority or Provincial Education Board at the school; and (b) transfer the operation of the school to: (i) the Education Authority (if any) that has agreed to operate the school; or (ii) the relevant Provincial Education Board. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) To avoid doubt, no compensation is payable by the Government to any person in respect of an order made under this section.
33 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 Part 6 - National Education Advisory Council, National Education Commission and Provincial Education Boards Division 1 – National Education Advisory Council 45 Establishment and functions of National Education Advisory Council (1) The National Education Advisory Council is established. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Council has the following functions: (a) to advise the Minister and the Director-General on: (i) the operation of the primary and secondary education system; and (ii) the funding of the primary and secondary education system, including the level of school fees to be prescribed under section 35; and (iii) on any other matter affecting primary or secondary education; (b) to monitor the effectiveness of education policies and practices; (c) to develop policy proposals for consideration by the Ministry; (d) to assist, advise and co-operate with communities, organisations and individuals on matters affecting primary or secondary education; (e) when requested by the Minister or the Director-General, to provide information or advice to him or her on any matter affecting primary or secondary education. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
46 Membership of the Council (1) The National Education Advisory Council has 11 members.
Each member is to be appointed by the Minister on the advice of the Director-General. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
34 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 (2) The members are to comprise the following persons: (a) a representative of the Vanuatu Christian Council; (b) 2 representatives of the Vanuatu Teachers Union; (c) 2 representatives of school community associations; (d) a representative of the National Council of Chiefs; (e) a representative of the Vanuatu National Council of Women; (f) a representative of the Ministry responsible for health; (g) 2 representatives of the non-government sector; (h) a representative of tertiary education institutions. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) The Director-General is an ex officio member of the Council, but has no voting rights at a meeting of the Council.
(4) An officer of the Department is to be appointed as the secretary to the Council by the Director-General to undertake such duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson.
(5) So far as practicable, The The Council is to have an equitable and balanced gender representation.
re must be an equal number of male and female members of the Council. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
Division 2 – National Education Commission 47 Establishment and membership of National Education Commission (1) The National Education Commission is established.
(2) The Commission has 11 members.
Each member is to be appointed by the Minister on the advice of the Director-General.
(3) At least 4 members must have qualifications and/or expertise in curriculum development.
(4) At least 2 members must have qualifications and/or expertise in examination practices and policy. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(5) At least 2 members must have qualifications and/or expertise in scholarships 35 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 practices and policy.
(6) The 3 other members of the Commission must be representatives of the non- government sector.
(7) So far as practicable, The Commission is to have an equitable and balanced gender representation.
there must be an equal number of male and female members of the Commission. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(8) The Commission in undertaking its functions under sections 48, 49 and 50 must consult as widely as is practicable with communities, organisations and individuals. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
48 Functions of the Commission in relation to examinations The Commission has the following functions in relation to examinations: (a)to determine the number, type and content of examinations to be used for further education selection purposes, or for the award of any nationally recognised certificate or any other educational qualification; (a) (b)(b) to determine the procedures for conducting such examinations; (b) (c)(c) to arrange for such examinations to take place and to ensure they are conducted fairly; (d)(d) to evaluate the process relating to examinations and assessment on a regular basis and advise the Director-General of any changes that may be necessary; (e)(e) to recommend to the Director-General the criteria for selection and allocation of candidates to other educational institutions in Vanuatu; (f)(f) to ensure that the processes relating to examinations and the selection and allocation of candidates are transparent, fair and based on merit; (g)(g) to prepare for the Director-General an annual report and any other reports 36 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 required by the Director-General relating to examinations; (h)(h) when requested by the Minister or the Director-General, to provide information or advice to him or her on any matter affecting examinations. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
49 Functions of the Commission in relation to scholarships (1) The Commission’s primary function in relation to scholarships is to develop and implement policies that support the scholarships program.
(2) The scholarships program provides scholarships for post secondary education and training in order to develop appropriately qualified and skilled Ni-Vanuatu to further the development of Vanuatu. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
37 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 (3) The scholarships program is to be administered by the training and scholarships coordination unit or such other body within the Department as is specified by the Director-General (“the scholarships unit”). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(4) The Commission also has the following functions in relation to scholarships: (a) (b) to undertake the fair, transparent and merit based selection of candidates for the award of scholarships; to determine annually the criteria, and the terms and conditions, for the award of scholarships by the Government; (c) to determine the priority of scholarships for funding by the Government; 38 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 (d) (e) to provide advice and guidance to the scholarships unit in its administration of the scholarships program; to assist the scholarships unit in seeking additional funding for scholarships; (f) to determine appeals relating to the award or termination of scholarships; (g) to prepare for the Director-General an annual report and any other reports required by the Director-General relating to scholarships; (h) when requested by the Minister or the Director-General, to provide information or advice to him or her on any matter affecting scholarships. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
50 Functions of the Commission in relation to curriculums and syllabuses (1) The Commission has the following functions in relation to curriculums umsand syllabuses: (a) subject to subsection (2), to evaluate and approve the national curriculum for primary and secondary education in Vanuatu; (b) to ensure that the national curriculum is implemented; (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) to review the national curriculum at regular intervals and recommend any necessary changes; to evaluate and approve the syllabuses to be taught in primary and secondary schools, and the appropriate allocation of time for those subjects; to approve procedures, guidelines and timetables for the production or revision of subject syllabuses and support materials; to approve for purchase and distribution throughout Vanuatu support materials, including books and equipment; to prepare for the Director-General an annual report and any other reports required by the Director-General relating to the national curriculum or syllabuses; (h) when requested by the Minister or the Director-General, to provide information or advice to him or her on any matter affecting the national curriculum or syllabuses. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Commission must not approve a curriculum as the national curriculum unless it is satisfied that the curriculum takes into account national policies, 39 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 needs and aspirations, and provides for the physical, spiritual, social and cultural developments of students. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
40 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 Division 3 – Provincial Education Boards 51 Establishment and membership of Provincial Education Boards (1) A Provincial Education Board is established for each province and municipality within that province.. (2) Each Board has 65 members.
(3) The provincial government council is to nominate one member of the Board.
The Provincial Education Officer is a member of the Board. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
The remaining 4 members are to be appointed by the Minister on the advice of the Director- General.
(3)(4) The members of each Board must so far as practicable be broadly representative of: (a) the teachers, and the parents of the students, at the schools in the province; and (b) organisations and individuals interested in education in the province. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(4)(5) So far as practicable, there must be an equal number of male and female members of each Board.Each Board is to have an equitable and balanced gender representation. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
52 Functions of Provincial Education Boards The functions of each Provincial Education Board are as follows: (a) (b) (c) (d) to operate and manage perform the functions of the Education Authority for the government schools in the province; to plan, promote, develop and coordinate primary and secondary educational activities in the province; to advise the Director-General Principal Education Officer for that province on the need for new schools in the province; to assist the Ministry in planning for sufficient schools to meet the needs of the province, and to apply for the registration of new schools and prescribed changes to existing schools in the approved form; (e)to submit such information and reports to the Principal Education Officer as he or she may require; (g)to assist the Provincial Education Officer in maintaining full records of all educational activities in the province; (h)(e) to prepare for the Director-General an annual report and any other reports required by the Director-General relating to schools in the province; 41 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 (i)(f) when requested by the Minister or the Director-General, to provide information or advice to him or her on any matter affecting schools in the province. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
53 Accounts (1) A Provincial Education Board must: (a) keep proper accounting records in relation to its financial affairs (including receipt and expenditure of government grants under section 32); and (b) prepare annual statements of account for each financial year.
(2) A Provincial Education Board’s accounts for each financial year must be audited within 6 months after the end of that financial year by the Auditor-General. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
54 Reports (1) A Provincial Education Board must, within 2 months after the end of each year, provide the Director-General with a report relating to the administration of its schools for that year.
(2) The Provincial Education Board must provide the Director-General with any additional information he or she requires about a matter contained in a report. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
55 Government schools - transitional arrangements (1) On commencement, each of the Provincial Education Boards listed in a table in Schedule 2 is responsible for the operation of the government schools listed in that table, and each of those schools is taken to be registered.
(2) The Director-General must, as soon as practicable after commencement: (a) enter each school listed in Schedule 2 in the Register; and (b) issue each school with a certificate of registration. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) The Minister may by order amend Schedule 2 if the Minister is satisfied that the amendment is necessary to correct a mistake.
Division 4 – AAdministrative provisions 563 Administrative provisions in Schedule 3 Subject to section 57, the The administrative provisions relating to the National Education Advisory Council, the National Education Commission and the Provincial Education Boards are set out in Schedule 3. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
42 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 57 Provincial Education Boards (1) The Provincial Education Officer is ex officio the chairperson of the Board.
(2) A Provincial Education Board must not implement a decision during the first 7 days after the decision is made.
During these 7 days, if the Provincial Education Officer wishes to object to the decision, he or she must give the Board a written copy of his or her objection. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
The Provincial Education Officer must at the same time give the Director-General a copy of the objection.
(3) The Director-General must decide whether to accept or reject the objection within 21 days after receiving it.
During these 21 days, the Provincial Education Board must not implement the decision.
(4) The Director-General must give the Provincial Education Board and the Provincial Education Officer written notice of his or her decision. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
Part 7 – Miscellaneous 5458 Appeal to the Supreme Court (1) A person in respect of whom any of the following decisions are made may appeal to the Supreme Court against the decision: (a) to reject an application for approval as an Education Authority under section 20; (b) to reject an application made by an Education Authority under section 21; (c) to cancel the approval of an Education Authority under section 24; (d) to cancel the registration of a school under section 43. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) An appeal must be made not more than 28 days after the date on which the appellant is notified of the decision appealed against, or within such further period as the Supreme Court may allow. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) The Supreme Court may: (a) confirm, reverse or modify the decision appealed against, and make such orders and give such directions to the Director-General as may be necessary to give effect to the Court’s decision; or (b) refer the matter back to the Director-General with directions to reconsider the whole or any specified part of the matter. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
595 Delegation of functions and powers (1) The Director-General, a Director and a Provincial Education Officer may, by 43 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 instrument in writing, delegate all or any of his or her functions and powers under this Act to another officer within the Ministry with appropriate qualifications and expertise, except this power of delegation. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The delegation: (a) may be made either generally or as otherwise provided by the instrument of delegation; and (b) does not prevent the performance or exercise of the function or power so delegated by the Director-General, the Director or the Provincial Education Officer, as the case requires. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
6056 Regulations (1) The Minister may, by order, make regulations prescribing all matters: (a) required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or (b) necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.
(2) The regulations may prescribe penalties for offences against the regulations.
A penalty must not exceed VT 50,000.
6157 Repeal of Administration of Schools Act The Administration of Schools Act [CAP 121] is repealed. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
6258 Commencement This Act commences on the day on which it is published in the Gazette.
44 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 SCHEDULE 1 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES AND NON-GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS Section 30 TABLE A SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY CATHOLIC CHURCH CRAIG-COVE DIXON REEF FANAFO NABEL NAVUSIRORO/BIG BAIE MAE PESENA ST. JOSEPH/ROWOK ST. MICHEL ST. PIERRE/OKORO STE.
ANNE STE. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
THÉRÈSE TOLOMAKO NOTRE-DAME OLAL (ST. JEAN) PAAMAL PIKAYER SESSIVI ST. LOUIS 98 ST. PIERRE CHANEL STE JEANNE d’ARC TOBOL ST. JOSEPH LAGON 2 ENKATALEI IKITI IMAFEN IMAKI IMARU LYCEE DE MONTMARTRE MELSISI UNMET VAO IIÔT IPEKEL ITAKU LAMLU LAUTAPUNGA MICHEL BAIE-BARRIER BAIE-MARTELLIE LAIZADETH LATANO LOLOPUEPUE LO-ONE MELSISI NAMARAM ST. HENRI ST. JOSEPH/RANGSUKSUK ST. JEAN BAPTISTE (98) TSINBWEGE UBIKU LOONO LOWANATOM UMEJ YENAVATENG TAGAGA SESSIVI VAO TABLE B SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY PROTESTANT CHURCH IPAYATO 2000 MARUA 2000 MATALOI 2000 NAMORU 2000 NIWA 2000 PUAMA 2000 TASMALUM 2000 TCHARANAVUSVUS 2000 MOLI VALIVU VALABEI 2000 VENIE/MATAIPEVU VUNAKARI/AKARA 2000 BENENAVETH BETHEL CHENARD METOUNE NAMBAR ORAP ORAP RAMBECK RORY SEMBOAS WIARU WOMUL ITEREI/ITASU YATUKUNE 45 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 TABLE C SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH LINBUL KWATAPAREN MALUA BAY LOUNALOU MARANATHA FONTENG SANESUP BUIAP TOPAEN LALINDA WINN LAVALSAL AMABELAU/MATI 2000 PAKER 2000 SARAKATA 2000 VINAMBULU PORT QUIMMIE VILANO. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
2 SDA AORE ADVENTIST ACADEMY VILANO.
2 SDA LAVALSAL WINN TABLE D SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY ANGLICAN CHURCH TURTLE BAY MATANTAS ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE 46 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 SCHEDULE 2 Section 55 PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS AND GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS TABLE A GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY TORBA PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARD AOTA/TASVARE DORIG/SARANTAR LEQUEL LOSALAVA MARTIN NOGUHU/ROBIN WOSOK LOSALAVA SANLANG SHEM ROLEY ST. GEORGE/PASALELE TELHEI BAGAVEGUG VAGET/AWOROR IHIU PASALELE/ST. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
GEORGE AREP NERGAR SANTA MARIA TELVET VAGET/AWOROR WONGYESKEI AREP TABLE B GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY SANMA PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARD MEREI/PISULIMA 2000 ALOWANU ARAKI/LEHILEHINA 2000 MWAS AVUNARARA/JINAURE 2000 AVUNATARI 2000 BALON 2000 NANUHU 2000 TIASIA 2000 TIQUOTUQ 2000 VOVLEI 2000 NASALANVUNMOL 2000 VUNABULU 2000 NATAWA 2000 WAILAPA/EBENEZER 2000 LATH HI 2000 DAMBULUA/TUTUBA 2000 IAN LIVO 2000 IETH VEKAR 2000 J.N MACKENZIE NAVELE 2000 PIALUPLUP 2000 PICARDIE PRENTER/HOG HARBOUR 2000 SANTO EAST 2000 SARA 2000 JORDON VALLEY 2000 KAMEWA 2000 KITACU/NANDIUTU 2000 SARAKATA 2000 LEIMARUA/WUSI 2000 MALAU 2000 SELUSIA 2000 SULEMAORI MAVEA/DAMBULU 2000 MENEVULA/WUNPUKO 2000 TAHARO 2000 TANOVUSIVUSI/SALETU I 2000 BUTMAS KAMEWA 2000 KOLE/LOREVIAKARKAR 2000 NANDIUTU 2000 NAVIARU 2000 PIAMATSINA 2000 SANTO EAST 2000 SARASOARI/AVUNARAN I 2000 SELUSIA 2000 ST. JACQUES 2000 47 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 TATA 2000 MATAVULU COLLEGE COLLEGE DE LUGANVILLE SANTO EAST HOG HARBOUR NANDIUTI 48 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 TABLE C GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY MALAMPA PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARD AMELVET AULUA BENBON BRENWEI BULEMAP FARUN/KALWAI LAINDUA LAKATORO LAMBUBU LELEUT LEVIAMP LINGARACK LIRO LUVIL LOWOI MAE SIRBULBUL MAGAM MATANVAT MBOSSUNG MEGAMONE 98 NORSUP LAKATORO ABANGA ALIGU AMBAEBULU ATAVTABANGA AUTABULU BAKANAO BANGABULU BENMOTRI BWATNAPNI ENKUL GAMALMAWA GAMBULE LABULTAMATA LESASANEMAL LOLKASAI WORA WURO AMELBILA AULUA BAIE CAROLINE E.P BOTOVRO BUTEKAI DAODOBO FANLA FARALO KAMAI LEHILI LOLIBULO NORSUP PORT VATO RENSARIE WILAK WORA WURO RANON VAUM MELWORBANK NAMARU NERAMB PINABOW RANON RENSARIE SANESUP SANGALAI SELUSA/TAHI SENAI SIRGAGALAK SOUTH WEST BAY TAUTU TISMAN TEMBIBI 98 VUKOF-MAUR (TISVEL) URIPIV VANRURU/HOKAI VAULELI VINMAVIS RENSARIE SOUTH WEST BAY TABLE D GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY PENAMA PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARD LOQUIRUTANO LOVUNVILI MACKENZIE NALELEO NANGOLE NAONE NAZARETH NDUINDUI PANGI QUATUNEALA RANMAWAT RANWAS/MANU SIMON SULUA TANBOK VANUE MARAMA VOLOVUHU VUIGALATO | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
SULUA TANBOK VANUE MARAMA VOLOVUHU VUIGALATO WAISINE WALAHA AMBAEBULU BIRIBIRI LAMORUNTOA/ABOUAGA NANIVELE NAROUAH NASAWA SARABULU VILKALAKA VINAMANOWE TORLIE 49 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 LOLOVOLI GAMBULE AMBAEBULU LINI MEMORIAL COLLEGE NAVUTIRIKE TABLE E GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY SHEFA PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARD AKAMA AMARO/LELEPA BLACK SANDS BUNINGA/SENECOL CENTRAL PRIMARY COCONAK (98) EKONAK ELES ERAKOR ERATAP ERE ETON FRESH-WOTA HIWELO IFIRA KAWENU LAMENU LAUSAKE NGLA/MAGANUA MABFILAU CENTRAL SECONDARY MALAPOA COLLEGE BURAMBA MALATIA MALAWIA (98) MANGARONGO MANUA MATARARA MATASO MELEMAAT MORIU (98) MOSO/TASIRIKI NAWORAONE NIKAURA NOAWIA/MALALIU NOFO NOTTAGE PANGO RANGORANGO SARA SIKENBO TANGOVAWIA(98) ULEI UTANLAN/AMARONEA ONESUA PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE EPI HIGH SCHOOL TABLE F VILA EAST VILA NORTH (98) YEVALI ANABROU BONGOVIU BURUMBA E.P BLACK SANDS E.P CENTRE VILLE E.P ERAKOR E.P IFIRA E.P ITAKUMA/LEKANONE E.P KATUNDAULA E.P MALAWIA E.P MATARISU E.P ROAU E.P SUANGO E.P WORARANA FRESH-WOTA PANGO/ESNAR MAKIRA BOUGAINVILLW ULEI NAPANGASALE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ADMINISTERED BY TAFEA PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARD ANALGAUHAT 2000 DILLON’S BAY 2000 DIP POINT 2000 FETUKAI 2000 GREEN HILL 2000 IARKEI/PETROS 2000 IETAP 2000 IQUARMANU 2000 IRUMORI 2000 ISAKA 2000 ISANGEL 2000 KAMAHAU KWAMERA 2000 LOUKATAI 2000 LOUNABIL 2000 LOUNAHUNU 2000 LOUNAPIKO 2000 LOUNIALU 2000 LOUSULA 2000 PORT NARVIN 2000 PORT RESOLUTION 2000 TUHU 2000 LABONGTAUA LAMANAPIEPI LAMANARUAN LAMAPRUAN LAMNATOU 2000 LAPKIT 2000 LAUNALANG LANAKEN 2000 LOUNIPAYEU LOWIEPENG 2000 50 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 UMPONIELOGIE 2000 YAPILMAI DILLON’S BAY 2000 EHNIU IMANAKA 2000 ISANGEL 2000 ISANGEL LOWIERU MANUAPEN NAFUTI PORT MELOU 2000 YANAMWAKEI 2000 YAPIMAI LENAKEL ISHIA 2000 ISLA 2000 IWUNMIT 2000 LAMKAIL LENAKEL 2000 LENAKEN 2000 LENAULA TAFEA 51 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 SCHEDULE 3 Section 563 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, NATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS 1 | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
COMMISSION AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION BOARDS 1 Interpretation In this Schedule: “education body” means: (a) the National Education Advisory Council; or (b) the National Education Commission; or (c) a Provincial Education Board. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
“member” means a member of an education body.
Application of Leadership Code Act 2 A member is a leader within the meaning of the Leadership Code Act No.
2 of 1998.
Term of office 3 A member is to be appointed for a term of 2 years and is eligible for reappointment.
Chairperson and deputy chairperson 4 (1) The members of an education body must elect one member to be the Chairperson and another member to be the Deputy Chairperson. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson each hold office for a term of one year and are eligible for reappointment.
(3) The Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson may resign his or her office by giving a written resignation to the education body. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
Removal and resignation of members 5 (1) The Minister may, on the advice of the Director-General, remove a member by order if he or she: (a) becomes a member of Parliament; or (b) (c) is convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for 3 months or longer; or is absent from 3 consecutive meetings without the leave of the education body; or 52 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 (d) becomes insolvent or an undischarged bankrupt; or (e) (f) is a person having professional qualifications and is disqualified or suspended for misconduct from practising his or her profession; or in the case of a Provincial Education Board – has repeatedly failed to carry out his or her duties in a satisfactory manner. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) A member may resign at any time by giving his or her resignation in writing to the Minister.
Terms and conditions 6 (1) The rate of remuneration payable to a member is the rate determined under the Government Remuneration Tribunal Act No.
20 of 1998.
(2) If a rate of remuneration has not been determined under that Act, a member is to be paid such remuneration as the education body determines, subject to the written approval of the Minister. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(3) A member must: (a) be paid such sitting fees as the education body proposes and the Minister approves in writing; and (b) be reimbursed for all reasonable out of pocket expenses, including travel costs, incurred by the member in connection with the performance of his or her duties as a member of the education body. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
Disclosure of interests 7 A member who: (a) has a personal or business interest in a matter under consideration by the education body; or (b) is likely to have a conflict of interest in relation to the matter; must disclosure that interest to the education body in accordance with section 16 of the Leadership Code Act No.2 of 1998.
53 Revised draft as at 4 June 2001 8 Meetings (1) An education body must hold such meetings as are necessary for the performance of its functions. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
(2) At a meeting a quorum consists of: (a) in the case of the National Education Advisory Council and the National Education Commission - 6 members; and (b) in the case of a Provincial Education Board – 3 members.
(3) Questions arising at a meeting are to be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
(4) If the voting at a meeting is equal, the chairperson at the meeting has a casting vote. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146367.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/acts/tmp/Education%20Act_No.%2021%20of%202001.pdf |
Acting members 9 An education body may appoint a person to act as a member if the member is absent from Vanuatu or is for any other reason unable to perform his or her duties.
A person must not be appointed to act for more than 3 months.
10 Procedures Subject to this Schedule, an education body is to determine and regulate its own procedures.
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M I N I S T R Y O F E D U C A T I O N EDUCATION POLICY STATEMENT 2010 – 2015 INTRODUCTION Faced with global regional and national challenges, Vanuatu, as a small island state, needs to redirect its valuable limited resources to achieve an effective commitment to education.
It strongly believes that in order to achieve strong economic growth and sustainable development, it needs to encourage the development of human resources as a national priority. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146605.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
Its position is that investing in human development should be balanced between physical, academic and spiritual dimensions to reap a long term benefit for the nation.
The policy statement is based on the principles found in the Education for All Goals and the Millennium Development Goals, and the Government of Vanuatu four year matrix documents.
The overarching aim is to provide a better education for all.
In 2006, an education summit was held after a nationwide consultation. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146605.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
The outcome of the education summit was the Vanuatu Education Sector Strategy document.
The Vanuatu Education Sector Strategy document pointed out weaknesses and challenges in the education system.
In December 2009, the Government of Vanuatu and its Development Partners approved the Vanuatu Education Road Map (VERM), and signed a Joint Partnership Arrangement.
The Pool Partners are Australia, New Zealand and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577146605.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |
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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.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/1696577146605.pdf | https://education.gov.vu/docs/policies/Education%20Policy%20Statement_2010-2015.pdf |