Course Description

The National University of Vanuatu’s Certificate IV in Education: Primary and Secondary Teaching (In-service) is uniquely designed to address educational challenges and the training needs of Vanuatu. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this one-year qualification for practising primary and secondary teachers provides foundational teacher education, language and numeracy support, and digital capability. The curriculum provides key skills, combining assessment and supervised professional practice for direct application in the workplace to ensure real-world readiness.

Main subjects covered

  • Introduction to Teaching and Learning
  • Language, Literacy, and Numeracy for Teacher Professional Competence
  • Digital Skills for Teaching and Learning
  • Classroom Management, Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Teaching Language, Literacy and Numeracy
  • Educational Assessment
  • Effective Teaching Practice

Entry Requirements

Academic qualifications & employment:
  • Employed as a teacher in a recognised primary or secondary school with relevant teaching experience
  • Subject specialisation or an aligned teaching assignment required for secondary-pathway applicants
  • Employer recommendation or endorsement is expected

Language & benchmark requirements:
  • Compulsory LLN Level 4 assessment must be completed

Special admission (alternative pathway):
  • Relevant experience may be considered for Special Entry
  • Demonstrated clear capacity for VQF Level 4 study (subject to final NUV approval)

Registration

If you plan to apply to this programme, you must follow the steps below:

  1. Complete the pre-enrolment form online
  2. Carefully read the information contained in this form
  3. Fill in your personal information accurately
  4. Collect the required documents:
    –    Identity document (national ID card, driving license, VNPF card…)
    –    Birth certificate
    –    A copy of your Baccalaureate degree, South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC), Vanuatu University Entrance Certificate (VUEC) or Diplôme d’accès aux études universitaires (DAEU) degree and your Result Slip
    –    Relevant transcripts
    –    One clear and recent identification photo (clear background)
    –    A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  5. You will be notified by email to come and complete your registration if your application has been approved.

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