Course Description

The National University of Vanuatu’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching) is uniquely designed to address educational challenges and the training needs of Vanuatu. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this four-year programme prepares professionally qualified secondary teachers to teach in two designated subject areas within Vanuatu’s bilingual and multilingual education context. The curriculum provides key skills, combining disciplinary study, curriculum, and pedagogy with supervised teaching practice to ensure real-world readiness.

Main subjects covered

This programme has eight specialisations:

  • Mathematics and Physics
  • Biology and Chemistry
  • Biology and Earth Science
  • Second Language and Foreign Language
  • History and Foreign Language
  • History and Geography
  • Second Language and Geography
  • Health and Physical Education

Other areas include adolescent development, Vanuatu Studies, classroom management, wellbeing, assessment, educational research, leadership and teaching practice.

Entry Requirements

Academic qualifications:

  • VUEC Year 13 or recognised equivalent, with a minimum language requirement
  • Mathematics is required for Mathematics- and Science-related specialisations

Special admission (alternative pathway):

  • Prior study or relevant experience may be considered for Special Entry or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Demonstrated clear capacity for Level 7 study
Additional evaluation:
  • Suitability for teaching must be demonstrated by the applicant
  • Placement requirements must be fully met

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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