School education in Vanuatu includes Early Childhood Care and Education, Primary Years 1–6 and Secondary Years 7–14. The 2024 baseline recorded 1,328 schools and 104,543 learners, while access and school provision differed strongly between rural and urban areas. Schools may use English, French, dual-medium teaching or authorized vernacular-language instruction. Language learning covers Bislama, English, French and the country's many local vernacular languages. Bislama is the national language, and Bislama, English and French are official languages. Formal technical and vocational education and training, commonly called TVET, and post-school education and training are mainly delivered by registered providers, accredited courses and workplace or community programmes. An apprenticeship arrangement with an employer does not by itself guarantee a contract, wage, fixed duration, certificate or occupational licence. Higher education is available through local, regional and partner institutions, with certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and PhDs in fields such as education, law, tourism, business, science, information technology and climate resilience. Admission requirements, fees, study modes and recognition depend on the institution and programme. Upskilling includes technical and vocational courses, workplace learning, short courses, professional training and recognition of existing experience. Providers, Vanuatu Qualifications Authority processes, Skills Centres and funding partnerships all contribute to these opportunities.
Learning in Vanuatu
Learning in Vanuatu includes apprenticeship, school education, language learning, higher education and upskilling. These areas differ in purpose, provider, qualification and stage of learning. Opportunities range from early childhood education and primary school to technical training, university study and workplace courses.
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