School History

The beginnings of our school started with the Port Vila Correspondence Centre in 1985.  The centre was established by a group of concerned parents in Port Vila at the time. 

In 1992 the Board of Directors incorporated the organisation in a limited liability company as Port Vila International School.  The setting up of a full primary school was done gradually with the lower full primary classes beginning in 1992. 

The school kept growing and by 1999 full primary classes to Year 7 were established. In 2008 Port Vila International School opened a new campus at Tassiriki that houses an Early Education Centre, Prep to 7 and Years 8 to 10 .

The school owes its existence to the enthusiasm and dedication of many parents, staff, the board and community members.

School Description & Situation

Port Vila International School is operated and maintained as a non-sectarian private co-educational school providing a curriculum in the English language. In 2007 PVIS became a charitable organisation. It is self-funded with no outside subsidies or assistance. 

PVIS consists of an Early Education Centre catering for a pre-school population, a full primary school catering for Prep – 7 and secondary school classes for Years 8 - 10. The roll currently stands at over 300 students from over 20 different nationalities.  Due to the transient nature of the school population this number fluctuates.  Port Vila International School is situated on Erakor Road before Erakor Bridge. 

The School Board

The school board has the responsibilty of governing and managing the school. The day to day running of the school is delegated to the principal, to whom the board give support and direction.

School Board 2010

Chairperson- Ros Cox

Deputy Chairperson- Chris King

Directors- Helen Politis, Alumeci Kaltongga, Troy Spann, Margaret Bohn, Steve Ling, Faye Taylor, Malcolm Michielsen