Virgin Islands(British) - Apply to Enroll Your Child in a Virgin Islands School (For Virgin 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:
   Completed Application Form
   Valid Birth Certificate of the child
   Proof of Citizenship (BVI or UK passport, Belongers Card)
   Immunisation Card
   Letter from the Road Town Health Clinic certifying full immunisation of child
   Passport-size photograph of the child
   Passport-size photograph of each parent/guardian
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 (same documents for primary and secondary schools):

• Completed Application Form
• Valid Birth Certificate of the child
• Proof of Citizenship (BVI or UK passport, Belongers Card)
• Immunisation Card
• Letter from the Road Town Health Clinic certifying full immunisation of child
• Passport-size photograph of the child
• Passport-size photograph of each parent/guardian
• 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.

Note: Health Cards (BVI Health Services Authority) and evidence of Health Insurance will be required by the school, upon enrollment. If a child has no insurance, a payment of $15.00 is to be made at the school for the School Insurance.

Official Transcript

An Official Transcript from the school last attended, if applicable, should be sent directly from the Principal of that school, to the Department of Education by post, by fax or via email:

• By Post:

The Chief Education Officer

Department of Education

P. O. Box 72

Road Town, Tortola VG1110

VIRGIN ISLANDS

• Facsimile: 1 (284) 494 5421
• Electronic Mail: Contact the Department of Education via telephone, 1 (284) 468 3701 extension 2036/2037

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

The Parent or Guardian must bring his/her passport with the application. It will be returned immediately after the necessary information has been verified.

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 or Guardian should be the person making the application.

Individuals who have guardianship over a child must provide evidence of such.

Fees

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Validity

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Documents to Use

• School Admissions Form for Virgin Islanders Primary (PDF)
• School Admissions Form for Virgin Islanders Secondary (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.

An Official Transcript from the school last attended, if applicable, should be sent directly from the Principal of that school, to the Department of Education by post, by fax or via email:

• By Post:

The Chief Education Officer

Department of Education

P. O. Box 72

Road Town, Tortola VG1110

VIRGIN ISLANDS

• Facsimile: 1 (284) 494 5421
• Electronic Mail: Contact the Department of Education via telephone, 1 (284) 468 3701 extension 2036/2037

Students will be admitted into school in September, at the commencement of the Advent term. Exceptional cases will be dealt with on an individual basis, by the Personnel who have that responsibility.

Required Information

• Name of Student
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Gender
• Place of Birth
• Ethnicity
• Home Address
• Mailing Address:
• Home Phone
• Language:
• Medical Alerts
• Student Status
• Name of Parent/Guardian:
  • Home Address
  • Mailing Address:
  • Home Phone
  • Work Phone
  • Email Adress
  • Cellphone Number
  • Employer
  • Place of birth
  • BVI Status

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-virgin-islanders-primary

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

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