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REPUBLIC OF VANUATU EDUCATION ACT NO. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 OF 2014 Arrangement of Sections PRELIMINARY PART 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Purpose of the Act ........................................................................................ 5 Objects of the Act ........................................................................................ 5 Interpretation ................. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 Register of kindergartens and day care institutions ................................... 17 Functions of an operator of a kindergarten or a day care institution ......... 17 Reports ....................................................................................................... 18 In... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
26 Accounts .................................................................................................... 26 Reports ....................................................................................................... 27 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM Division 1 Funding for schools 37 38 39 40 41 42 Funding of... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 2 Responsibilities of the principal ................................................................ 32 46 47 Discipline of students ................................................................................. 33 48 Medical examination of students ............................................................ | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
43 Assessment and examination function ....................................................... 43 Curriculum and syllabus functions ............................................................ 44 Establishment and functions of the Secretariat of the National Curriculum and Assessment Board................................. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 3 72 73 Reports ....................................................................................................... 51 Government schools – transitional arrangements ...................................... 52 Division 5 Administrative provisions 74 Administrative provisions ................................... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 4 REPUBLIC OF VANUATU Assent: Commencement: 19/06/2014 23/06/2014 EDUCATION ACT NO.
9 OF 2014 An Act to make provision for early childhood and care, primary and secondary education in Vanuatu, and for related purposes. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Be it enacted by the President and Parliament as follows- PART 1 PRELIMINARY Purpose of the Act 1 The purpose of this Act is to provide a clear directive for the development and maintenance of an effective and efficient early childhood and care, primary and secondary education system for the benefit of Vanuatu and its ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Objects of the Act 2 The principal objects of this Act are as follows: (a) (b) to provide early childhood and care, primary and secondary education which is firmly based on Vanuatu cultures and beliefs; and to provide early childhood and care, primary and secondary education of a high standard to all children within th... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 5 PART 1 PRELIMINARY Interpretation 3 In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears: approved form means a form approved by the Director General for use under this Act; day care institution means a place that provides a holistic and play-based program children aged from 0 to 3 years old; Department means... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 6 PART 1 PRELIMINARY Minister means the Minister responsible for education; Ministry means the Ministry responsible for education; national curriculum means the content of the syllabuses with supporting resources and the means it is delivered; non-government school has the meaning given by subsection 5(3); pe... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
school aged children means any child who is at least 6 years old and less than 14 years old in accordance with section 7; Education Act No.
9 of 2014 7 PART 1 PRELIMINARY secondary education means education referred to in subsection 4(2).
4 (1) (2) Primary and secondary education Primary education comprises years 1 t... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Secondary education comprises years 7 to 14 and can be divided into the following categories: (a) junior secondary comprising years 7 to 10; and (b) senior secondary comprising years 11 to 14.
(3) The Minister, acting on the advice of the Director General, may prescribe by Order: (a) different years for primary educat... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
5 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Government and non-government schools A school is either a government school or a non-government school.
A school is a government school if a Provincial Education Board is responsible for the operation of the school.
A school is a non-government school if an Education Authority is responsible fo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The following kinds of schools may be operated by an Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board: (a) primary schools; and (b) junior secondary schools; and (c) senior secondary schools; and Education Act No. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 8 PART 1 PRELIMINARY (d) (e) secondary schools providing both junior and senior secondary education; and schools providing both primary education and secondary education; and (f) single medium schools; and (g) dual medium schools; and (h) vocational secondary schools; and (i) (j) schools with boarding facilit... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(6) For the purpose of this section: single medium school means an English medium school or a French medium school established and operating in the same or separate location but within their own governance structure having their own school council and school community association; dual medium school means an English me... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Language policy In accordance with Article 3(1) of the Constitution, the principal languages of education are English and French.
All students during their primary education are to be taught in either French or English.
All students who proceed to secondary education are to continue in their first language of instruc... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
However, nothing in subsection (3) is to prevent a student who has undertaken his or her primary education in one language of instruction from undertaking his or her secondary education in the other.
6 (1) (2) (3) (4) Education Act No.
9 of 2014 9 PART 1 PRELIMINARY (5) 7 (1) (2) 8 (1) The Minister, acting on the adv... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Parental duty This section applies in relation to a child who is at least 6 years old and less than 14 years old.
It is the duty of the child’s parents to ensure that the child attends a kindergarten and school.
Prohibition against discrimination A child must not be: (a) refused admission to any school; or (b) treate... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) Subject to subsection (5), a child must not be admitted to year 1 at a school unless he or she is: (a) at least 6 years old; or (b) will turn 6 years old on or before 31 May in that school year.
(3) (4) (5) Subject to subsection (5), a child must not be admitted to year 7 unless he or she is less than 12 years old... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Provincial Education Boards and Education Authorities may determine circumstances where a child who has not met the requirements of subsection (2) and (3) may still be admitted into a school.
Religious instruction 9 If the parents of a student request that he or she be excused from attending religious instruction ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 10 PART 2 DIRECTORS AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION OFFICERS FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE MINISTER, DIRECTOR GENERAL, PART 2 FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE MINISTER, DIRECTOR GENERAL, DIRECTORS AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION OFFICERS 10 Functions and powers to be performed in accordance with this Act The Minister, the Directo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
11 (1) (2) (3) 12 (1) Functions and powers of the Minister The Minister has such functions and powers as are conferred on the Minister by this Act.
The Minister must, on behalf of the Government, enter into an agreement with each Education Authority for the management of the Authority’s schools. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
If the Minister, acting on the advice of the Director General, is satisfied that there are special circumstances, he or she may, by Order, declare a day or days to be a holiday for all schools, groups of schools or a particular school.
Functions and powers of the Director General The Director General is responsible to... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Director General is responsible for: (a) developing policies for early childhood and care, primary and secondary education for the Ministry for consideration by the Government; and (b) developing, managing and evaluating the early childhood and care, primary and secondary educat... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 11 PART 2 DIRECTORS AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION OFFICERS FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE MINISTER, DIRECTOR GENERAL, (d) developing cooperative partnerships between the Ministry and Education Authorities, Provincial Education Boards, Provincial Government Councils, Municipal Councils, local communities, aid donors, ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) The Director General may, in writing do all or any of the following: (a) make determinations for the purposes of improving the delivery of education services to students by schools and kindergartens; (b) issue guidelines for the purposes of this Act or the regulations.
A determination does not come into force unle... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Determinations are statutory orders for the purposes of the Interpretation Act [CAP 132].
The Director General must, so far as practicable, make any decision he or she is required to make under this Act within 45 days after receiving all information and documents necessary for him or her to make the decision.
The Dir... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Functions and powers of the Directors The Directors are responsible to the Director General for ensuring the Department carries out its functions in relation to early childhood and care, primary and secondary education.
(4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 13 (1) (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Directors are responsible for i... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 12 PART 2 DIRECTORS AND PROVINCIAL EDUCATION OFFICERS FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE MINISTER, DIRECTOR GENERAL, (3) 14 (1) (2) (3) (4) (b) education practices that are consistent with those policies.
The Directors have such other functions and powers as are conferred on them by this Act.
Functions and powers ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Provincial Education Officer has the function of being responsible to the Directors for ensuring that the Department carries out its functions in that Province in relation to early childhood and care, primary and secondary education.
A Provincial Education Officer has such powers as are conferred on him or her by ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person occupying the position of a Provincial Education Officer immediately before the commencement of this Act is to continue in that position on and after that commencement as if he or she had been appointed under subsection (1).
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9 of 2014 13 PART 3 SCHOOLS REGISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AND NON-GOVERNMENT PART 3 REGISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AND NON-GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS 15 (1) Requirements for registration of a school The requirements for the registration of a school are: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) to offer the minimum curriculum appro... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The application of subsection (1) must be flexible and fair in circumstances where a school is operating wholly or partially through: (a) distance, open learning or e-learning; or (b) a mode where students do not attend school on a day to day basis.
(3) The Director General must review the registration of a school... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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9 of 2014 14 PART 3 SCHOOLS REGISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS AND NON-GOVERNMENT 16 (1) (2) (3) Registration of Schools A person must not operate a school unless the school is registered.
A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceedin... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(4) The Register is to contain the following information for each school: (a) the name and location of the school; and (b) the name of the Education Authority or Provincial Education Board operating the school; and (c) the level of education provided by the school; and (d) such other particulars as may be prescribed. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(5) The Director General must update the Register at least once a year and ensure that the Register is available for inspection at the office of the Ministry by any person during the ordinary hours of business of that office.
(6) The Director General may supply a copy of the Register or a part of the Register to a per... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 15 PART 4 REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTENS OR DAY CARE INSTITUTIONS PART 4 REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTENS OR DAY CARE INSTITUTIONS 17 (1) (2) (3) (4) Registration of a kindergarten or day care institution A person, school or religious body must not operate a kindergarten or day care institution unless the Directo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General may approve an application for registration if the kindergarten or day care institution meets the requirements of section 18.
If an application for registration is approved, the Director General is to issue a registration certificate for the relevant applicant.
(5) A registration certificate is i... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(7) If the Director General is of the opinion that a kindergarten does not meet the requirements of section 18, he or she may: (a) refuse to issue a registration certificate; or (b) issue a registration certificate subject to such conditions as the Director General determines.
(8) (9) The Minister may prescribe by Ord... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An operator of an existing kindergarten or day care institution, must within 12 months of commencement of this Act meet the necessary requirements under section 18 and register that kindergarten or day care institution under this section.
18 Requirements for registration of a kindergarten or day care institution The r... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 16 PART 4 REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTENS OR DAY CARE INSTITUTIONS (a) (b) (c) to provide sufficient teaching and other staff with appropriate qualifications and experience; and to provide sufficient educational and play equipment and other materials; and to provide and maintain suitable classrooms and other bu... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Register of kindergartens and day care institutions The Director General is to keep a register known as the Register of kindergartens and day care institutions.
The register is to contain the following information for each kindergarten or day care institution: (a) (b) the name and location of the kindergarten or day c... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) The Director General must: (a) update the Register at least once a year; and (b) ensure that the Register is available for public inspection at the office of the Ministry by any person during the ordinary hours of business of that office.
(4) The Director General may supply a copy of the Register or part of the Re... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Functions of an operator of a kindergarten or a day care institution 20 An operator of a kindergarten or day care institution has the following functions: Education Act No. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 17 PART 4 REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTENS OR DAY CARE INSTITUTIONS (a) (b) (c) 21 (1) (2) (3) 22 (1) to administer the kindergarten or day care institution in accordance with this Act, Regulations and any determinations and guidelines issued by the Director General under subsection 12(3); and to ensure that peo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Reports An operator of a kindergarten or day care institution must, within 2 months after the end of each year, provide the Director General with a report relating to the administration of the kindergarten or day care institution for that year.
The Director General is to prescribe the form and content of the report re... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Inspection and advisory services An officer authorised by the Director General may inspect a kindergarten or day care institution to determine whether: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the operator is operating the kindergarten or day care institution in accordance with the requirements of this Act; or the kindergarten or day care ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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9 of 2014 18 PART 4 REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTENS OR DAY CARE INSTITUTIONS (2) (3) 23 (1) A person who obstructs an officer authorised by the Director General under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding VT 500,000 or imprisonment for a term not exce... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An officer authorised by the Director General may provide advice to the operator and staff of a kindergarten or day care institution in relation to any of the matters specified in subsection (1). | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Cancellation of registration of kindergartens or day care institutions The Director General may cancel the registration of a kindergarten or day care institution if he or she is satisfied that: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the kindergarten or day care institution is operated in a way that is to the detriment of its staf... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The Director General must give the operator of a kindergarten or day care institution, written notice of a proposed cancellation and allow at least 28 days from the date of service for submissions in writing to be made as to why the kindergarten or day care institution’s registration should not be cancelled.
Educa... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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9 of 2014 19 PART 4 REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTENS OR DAY CARE INSTITUTIONS (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 24 (1) If the Director General determines that the continuing operation of a kindergarten or day care institution presents an unacceptable risk to the safety or welfare of staff or students, the Director Ge... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
In deciding whether to cancel the registration of a kindergarten or day care institution, the Director General must take into account any submissions made by the operator.
The Director General must give the operator written notice of his or her decision within 28 days after making the decision.
The cancellation of th... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An operator may appeal to the School Registration Appeal Board against the decision of the Director General to cancel the registration of a kindergarten or day care institution. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Declaration of unsuitable person The Director General may declare a person to be an unsuitable person to operate or work in a kindergarten or day care institution if the person: (a) has been convicted of any offence with a maximum penalty of over 12 months; and (b) has been declared bankrupt; and (c) has no qualificati... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) A person who operates or works in a kindergarten or day care institution despite being declared an unsuitable person under this section is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding VT1,000,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or both.
(3) The person may appeal against a ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 20 PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES Division 1 Application Application of Part 25 This Part applies only to non-government schools.
Division 2 Approval of Education Authorities 26 (1) (2) 27 (1) Operation of schools A person must not operate a school unless the per... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Application for approval to become an Education Authority A person must apply to the Director General for approval as an Education Authority.
(2) The application must: (a) (b) be in the approved form and be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and set out the details of the school or schools the applicant intends to ope... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
A person who makes an application containing a false or misleading statement is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding VT 500,000.
Determination of applications The Director General must consult with the Minister before approving or refusing an application made under section 27. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General is to approve an applicant as an Education Authority only if he or she is satisfied that: (a) there is a need for the proposed Education Authority to operate a school or schools in the area concerned; and Education Act No. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 21 PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the school or schools will operate for the benefit of the local community in that area; and the school or schools will comply with the requirements for registration of a school under section 15; and the proposed Education Authority has sufficient resources a... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General may request such additional information as he or she may require from the applicant in order to determine the application.
The approval of an Education Authority may be given on such conditions as the Director General determines in writing.
The Director General must give the applicant written not... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
As soon as practicable after a person is approved as an Education Authority, the Director General must: (a) register each of the Authority’s schools in the Register; and (b) issue each school with a certificate of registration.
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Division 3 Application for changes to school 29 (1) Application of an E... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 22 PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES (b) to relocate a school; or (c) to cancel the registration of a school and to close it; or (d) (e) to take over an existing school from another Education Authority; or to take over an existing school from a Provincial Education Board; or (f) to change the name of a school. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The application must: (a) be in the approved form and be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and (b) set out details of the school concerned; and (c) contain such other information as is prescribed.
(3) (4) (5) (6) 30 The Director General must consult with the Minister and the relevant Provincial Education Officer ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General may request such additional information as he or she may require from the Education Authority in order to determine the application.
The Director General must give the Education Authority written notice of his or her decision within 28 days after making the decision.
An applicant may appeal again... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Approval of applications under section 29 for new schools and relocation of schools The Director General is to approve an application to establish a new school or to relocate a school only if he or she is satisfied that the application meets the criteria set out in subsection 28(2).
31 (1) Approval of other applicatio... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 23 PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES (a) there is no longer a need for the school in the area concerned; or (b) (c) the school does not comply with the requirements for registration of a school under section 15; or the Education Authority does not have sufficient resources and facilities available for the satisfac... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) The Director General is to approve an application by an Education Authority to take over a school from another Education Authority only if he or she is satisfied that: (a) both Authorities have agreed to the takeover; and (b) (c) the takeover will operate for the benefit of the local community; and the Education Au... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) The Director General may approve an application by an Education Authority to take over a school from a Provincial Education Board if he or she is satisfied that: (a) both the Authority and the Board agree to the take over; and (b) (c) the take over will operate to the benefit of the local community; and the Educati... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(4) The Director General is to approve an application to change the name of a school only if he or she is satisfied that the proposed new name is acceptable to a large majority of the local community.
Division 4 Cancellation and withdrawal of approval of Education Authorities 32 (1) Cancellation of approval of Educati... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
9 of 2014 24 PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES (a) (b) (c) the Authority has operated its schools in a careless and irresponsible way to the detriment of staff and students; or the Authority does not have sufficient resources and facilities available for the satisfactory operation of its schools; or the schools of the Autho... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General must give the Education Authority written notice of the proposed cancellation and allow the Authority at least 28 days to make submissions in writing to him or her as to why the approval should not be cancelled.
In deciding whether to cancel the approval of an Education Authority, the Director Gen... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Director General must give the Education Authority written notice of his or her decision within 28 days after making the decision. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
In making a decision to cancel the approval of an Education Authority, the Director General must, by Order, close the Authority’s schools or: (a) take over the Authority’s schools and any property of the schools or the Authority necessary for the operation of the schools; and (b) transfer the operation of the Authority... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An Education Authority may appeal against the decision of the Director General to cancel its approval to the General Appeal Board.
To avoid doubt, no compensation is payable by the Government to any person in respect of an order made under this section.
(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Education Act No.
9 of 2014 25 PART 5 E... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) On the withdrawal of an approval of an Education Authority, the Director General must by Order close the Authority’s schools or: (a) take over the Authority’s schools and any property of the schools or the Authority necessary for the operation of the schools; and (b) transfer the operation of the Authority’s school... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) To avoid doubt, no compensation is payable by the Government to any person in respect of an Order made under this section. | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Division 5 Other matters relating to Education Authorities Functions of Education Authorities 34 An Education Authority has the following functions: (a) (b) (c) (d) 35 (1) to administer its schools in accordance with the requirements of this Act and the regulations; and to ensure that the syllabuses and curriculums for... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Accounts An Education Authority must: (a) keep proper accounting records in relation to its financial affairs (including receipt and expenditure of government grants under section 37); and Education Act No.
9 of 2014 26 PART 5 EDUCATION AUTHORITIES (b) prepare annual statements of account for each financial year.
(2)... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(3) An Education Authority must make its accounts and supporting records available upon the request of auditors from the Ministry.
(4) A person who: (a) (b) fails to make all relevant accounts and supporting records available upon a request made under subsection (3); or obstructs an auditor from the Ministry in auditi... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Reports An Education Authority 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.
The report must include a detailed financial return showing all income and expenditure for the Education Authority and each school adm... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Education Authority must provide the Director General with any additional information which he or she may request about a matter contained in a report.
36 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) An Education Authority that fails to comply with this section is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding VT5... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 27 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM Division 1 Funding for schools 37 (1) (2) (3) Funding of Education Authorities An Education Authority that has entered into a funding agreement with the Minister on behalf of the Government may receive funding by way of grants f... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The funding provided to an Education Authority by way of government grants is not intended to cover the total operating costs of the Authority.
(4) An Education Authority may receive funding from other sources.
(5) (6) (7) An Education Authority must provide the Director General with accurate details of the total amo... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Nothing in this section requires the Minister on behalf of the Government to enter into funding agreements with all Education Authorities.
Some Education Authorities may want to be financially independent, and not require funding by way of government grants.
A funding agreement may provide for direct payment of salar... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Funding of Provincial Education Boards 38 All Provincial Education Boards are to receive funding by way of grants from the Government.
39 (1) Funding of Schools by the Government The Government may provide funding to all: (a) government schools; and (b) non-government schools administered by an Education Authority tha... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Education Act No.
9 of 2014 28 PART 6 NATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 40 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 41 (1) Schools must spend the monies received under subsection (1) in accordance with the Grants Code under section 40.
Schools may receive funding from other sources, for example donations and school fund raising ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The Principal for each school is responsible for the proper management of the schools funds by ensuring that accurate and up to date financial records of all school income and expenditure are kept.
Education Authorities and Provincial Education Boards must ensure proper financial records are kept for each of their sch... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Grants Code As soon as possible after commencement, the Director General must, in consultation with Education Authorities and Provincial Education Boards, prepare a Grants Code providing for the distribution of government grants to schools.
The Grants Code must be submitted to the Minister for his or her approval and ... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An Education Authority that fails to comply with any provision of a Grants Code is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding VT500,000.
For the purpose of this section, Grants Code means a documented set of rules or conditions that all schools which receive government funding are expected t... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
School fees Subject to subsection (9), the Minister may, after consultation with the Director General and the National Education Advisory Council, by Order prescribe the range of fees payable at government and non-government schools in relation to the following: (a) tuition; and Education Act No.
9 of 2014 29 PART 6 N... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
(2) An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board must not charge fees at any of its schools that are in excess of the prescribed range.
(3) Different fees may be prescribed in respect of: (a) government and non-government schools; and (b) government and non-government schools in different provinces.
Subsect... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
Despite subsection (4), the Minister may by Order prescribe fees for non- government schools which do not receive funding from the Government upon consultation with the appropriate stakeholders.
The parents of a child are jointly and severally liable for all fees due in respect of the child, whether or not they enroll... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
The principal of a school may, after consultation with the relevant Education Authority or Provincial Education Board, exclude from attendance at the school any student in respect of whom fees have not been paid by the due date.
Before taking action under subsection (7), a principal must use reasonable efforts to reac... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
An Education Authority or a Provincial Education Board may waive in whole or in part the fees due in respect of a student if the Authority or Board is satisfied that the parents of the student are unable to pay such fees in whole or in part.
Accountability of school fees The principal of a school is responsible for th... | Financial inclusion | Education for women and girls | Vanuatu | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696577118809.pdf | https://moet.gov.vu/docs/acts/Education%20Act_No.%209%20of%202014.pdf |
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