Updates on the Ministry of Education & Training's response to the global outbreak of Covid-19. This page is updated periodically. For enquiries about content on this page, please email educationit@vanuatu.gov.vu.
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Covid-19 Timeline
08-June-2022 | Parents Consent Forms
Consent Forms & Moderna Information Kit
Document: Moderna Vaccine Frequently Asked Question (All Languages)
Document: COVID-19 Consent Form (Bislama)
18-May-2022 | Schools Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures for Schools
Document: Safe Schools Reopening Guidelines (French)
05-March-2022 | Press Statement to Schools on Alert Level 2
Press Statement on COVID-19 transmission - Alter Level 2 for Schools on Efate and off-shore islands
05-March-2022 | MoET Office Temporary Closure Notice
In compliance with the Delcaration of Public Health (Amendment Order No. 25 of 2022), MoET will be temporarily closing its offices on Efate and off-shore islands until furhter notice.
07-May-2020 | MoET Covid-19 Contingency Plan 2020
The document explicitly defines how the Ministry's resources, including key staff and specific responsibilities, communication channels, and logisitics will be utilized prior, during, and after the emergency.
03-April-2020 | COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools Guidelines
31-March-2020 | TSC Circular No. 1 of 2020: Clarification on the SOE Declaration
Following the State of Emergency (SOE) delcaration made on 25th March 2020, the TSC makes some clarification on the responsibilities of Directors, SBM Unit, PEOs, Provincial Inspectors, SIOs, Principals, Teachers and School Councils.
22-March-2020 | Declaration: School holiday for Port Vila, Luganville, SHEFA, SANMA & TAFEA.
The Honorable JEAN PIERRE NIRUA, Minister of Education & Training declares the holiday for schools in Port Vila, Luganville, SHEFA, SANMA and TAFEA Provinces according to Education Act No. 9 of 2014.
21-March-2020 | MoET Reassuration Note to Parents - Tertiary Education
The Director General of MoET sends a reassurance to all students overseas (VanGov, Partial, Bilateral Scholarship) and their parents.
Document: MoET Reassuration Note to Parents - Tertiary Education
21-March-2020 | MoET Advisory #1 to PEOs
MoET sends an advisory to all Provincial Education Officers, Principals and parents and guardians of students in Kindy, Primary and Secondary Schools regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
20-March-2020 | Approval of Emergency Operation Center Structure
The Director General of MoET approves the Emergency Operation Center Structure of MoET for implementation.
18-March-2020 | Covid-19 Advisory Message to all MoET Staff
The Director General sends an advisory message to all MoET staff regarding Covid-19.
03-March-2020 | NDMO Direction 15: Closing of the Schools
Directives under Clause 2 Sub Section 1 of the State of Emergency Regulation Order #35 of 2020.
Audio Programs
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