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On the 26th of February 2026, the Board of the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority Board has met for its NO.1 Meeting of 2026. Board Decisions Will be Listed in Current Decisions. Please Follow the Current Decision Page.

The Vanuatu Qualifications Authority (VQA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major course validation exercise undertaken throughout 2025. A total of eight (8) revised courses have now been fully validated, marking an important milestone in ensuring the continued quality and relevance of national qualifications.

This two-day validation workshop brought together qualified industry experts from their respective sectors, who provided professional insights to support the enhancement of Vanuatu’s training standards. The exercise was organized and facilitated by the dedicated officers of the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority:

  1. Estelle Vutinadamu – Principal Officer, Qualifications and Assessment Unit
  2. Adlyn Wesly – Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO), Standards and Qualifications Division
  3. Talitha Tarileo – Principal Officer, Competency Standard Development Unit
  4. Kalo Pakoa – National Qualification Development Officer (NQDO)
On the 7th of November 2024, the Board of the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority had granted the approval of Registration to the National University of Vanuatu (NUV), the Vanuatu very own University with condition. This means that the National University of Vanuatu can now operate legally as a Registered Provider in Vanuatu for the duration of 5 years as of the date of approval.