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.
Course Description
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