Introduction

This institution aims to be the Farmer’s National Institute of Excellence & by accepting to attend this college, you accept to be part of this vision. Hence, you are expected to take your studies seriously & commit yourself fully to attain a level of excellence in skills & of knowledge & application worthy of being a student and future ambassador of VAC. VAC also wishes to thank parents and guardians, for support in enrolling your child at VAC. Your decision to send your child to VAC will help in enhancing VAC’s vision of ensuring that Vanuatu’s rural economy is developed such that its associated benefits are channeled back to rural areas where the bulk of the population is. Indirectly, this is a means of improving the standard of living for the Ni-Vanuatu farmer wherever he may be living. VAC encourages parents to keep in contact with your child by letter, email or phone.

VAC Brief  VAC was jointly funded by the Government of the  of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu with the intention to grow Vanuatu’s Economy through improved agricultural practices. Vanuatu Agriculture College( VAC) is situated some 3 kilometers from Luganville and 6 kilometers from Pekoa Airport

¨ Things to bring Students must bring the following, bush knife, file, working clothes (over-all & gloves), a bucket, bedding, plate, cup, spoon & other personal effects you may wish to bring. These items must be brought from home or bought in Santo or Vila then brought to  school. The School will provide mattresses and pillows only. There are storage facilities in the dorms for personal belongings.

¨ Telephone: There is a school public phone (37897) where you can call students, however it must be understood that students are engaged in the college program at all times. Suggested calling hours: 10:00-10:15am & 12 noon or after 4:30 pm .

¨ Clothing: All students accepted to attend VAC should have sufficient clothes for use out of class. VAC will provide uniforms for use in class.

Hair Style: While the college does not prescribe a acceptable hairstyle, it is anticipated that your personal appearance will reflect appropriately your status as a student of VAC with it’s long term vision of it being a National Centre of Excellence for farmers