Virgin Islands(British) - Apply to Enroll Your Child in a Virgin Islands School (For NonVirgin Islanders)

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Procedure

1. Download and complete the application form.
2. After completing the form, submit it to the Ministry of Education and Culture along with all the required documents:
   the childs birth certificate
   Immunisation Card
   Letter from Road Town Health Clinic certifying full Immunisation of Child
   Passport size photograph of student
3. Applicants will be contacted by the Ministry of Education and Culture once a decision is made.

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Required Documents

Your application must be accompanied by these following documents:

• Valid Birth Certificate
• Immunisation Card
• Letter from Road Town Health Clinic certifying full Immunisation of Child
• Passport size photograph of student
• If applying for a private school, your application MUST be accompanied by a letter from the school, stating there is space to accommodate the child.

Official Transcript

Have the Official Transcript from the school last attended, sent directly from the Principal of the school to the Department of Education through this address:

The Chief Education Officer

Department of Education

P.O. Box 72

Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

Virgin Islands

All documents issued written in a foreign language must be translated and certified and the translation accompanied by the original document.

Do not forget to bring your passport and work permit which will be returned immediately after the information requested has been verified. Persons employed by the Government should bring along their letter of appointment.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Education and Culture
P.O. Box 72 Wickhams Cay 1
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Telephone: 1(284) 468-2151
Fax: 1(284) 468-3343
Email Address: mec@gov.vg
Contact Form

Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility

The Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of the child/children should be the person making the application.

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Validity

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Documents to Use

Application for Entry into Virgin Islands School by Non-Virgin Islanders (PDF)

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Processing Time

The amount of time before the Ministry of Education and Culture issues a decision varies.

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Instructions

To apply for the procedure you must complete and submit the form along with all other required documents in person to the Ministry of Education and Culture.

All documents issued written in a foreign language must be translated and certified and the translation accompanied by the original document.

Have the Official Transcript from the school last attended, sent directly from the Principal of the school to the Department of Education through this address:

The Chief Education Officer

Department of Education

P.O. Box 72

Road Town, Tortola, VG1110

Virgin Islands

When to submit your application

Applications will be received for processing during the first four months of the year (January to April) for Public and Private Schools and again in November for Private Schools only.

Students will be admitted into school in September at the beginning of the school year (Advent Term ) or in January, the beginning of the Lent Term. Exceptional cases will be at the discretion of Personnel responsible.

Required Information

• Name of Student
• Date of Birth
• Country of Birth
• Name of school LAST attended
• Former Class/Grade
• School applying for at entry
• Parent's/Guardian Info:
  • Name of Parent/Guardian
  • Country of Birth
  • Tel. No
  • Local Address
  • Passport No
  • Work Permit No
  • Place of Employment

The form must be completed by the parent or the guardian.

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External Links

• British Virgin Islands Government Website:

http://www.bvi.gov.vg/services/application-entry-virgin-islands-schools-non-virgin-islanders

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