Course Description

The Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) is a four-year program that focuses on the professional training of primary teachers from years 1 to 6. Designed to suit the context of teaching in Vanuatu, the program offers the opportunity to obtain a high-quality degree accredited by the Vanuatu Qualification Authority. The program aims to develop competencies and skills in primary teaching from 1-6 and builds on an extensive articulation between theory and practice to grow teachers that are professional, can work with the community and willing to improve the learning of the children.

Main subjects covered

Education Studies Courses Content Courses
Child and adolescent development Information and Communications
Educational psychology Technology (ICT)
Multigrade and assessment Language
Inclusion and diversity Science
School management Mathematics
Research method in education Visual and performing art
Physical education
History
Geography
Sociology
Teaching Methods Courses Teaching Practice in Schools
Language
Mathematics
Science
Arts

Entry Requirement

Admission to the program requires students to have achieved their South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC) or the Vanuatu University Entrance Certificate (VUEC) or the Diplôme d’Accès au Etudes Universitaires (DAEU) or Baccalauréat or any other qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.

Teachers can also apply to the program, provided they have a Certificate III with more than 5-year teaching experience in the field.

Contacts

School of Education
PO Box 9076
Port-Vila, Vanuatu