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New Zealander expat in Vanuatu

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New Zealander

Lives in Port Vila

Registration: 23 February 2013

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abelcher56 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Fijilivin

Good schools? by Fijilivin

Bula! Our little family may be moving over, to port villa , I need some help please , can any one tell me if the international school in port villa is any good? Or can you suggest other private schools which are good, please Thanks Ps cost of ...

abelcher56

Hi I came to Vanuatu purely because I made an off- the- cuff comment to someone about whether there were any jobs here and the next week I had one! I threw caution to the wind and just came. Can't help you with any advise re your husband but ... Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Fijilivin

Good schools? by Fijilivin

Bula! Our little family may be moving over, to port villa , I need some help please , can any one tell me if the international school in port villa is any good? Or can you suggest other private schools which are good, please Thanks Ps cost of ...

abelcher56

PVIS has a Little Learners section for wee ones and Pikinini's for pre-schoolers. Contact the school for details. It is a lovely group of children with fabulous, dedicated teachers. Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Dr Gardner

Meeting Expats in Port Vila by Dr Gardner

I’m moving to Vanuatu soon for work and I’m wondering whether there’s an expat social group or a new comers group? Keen to meet and make new friends. Cheers!

abelcher56

Hi Heather I just saw your message on the expat site but you obviously sent it months ago! Are you here? If you are, [Moderated: no phone number on the forum pls] we can meet up for a coffee and I can answer any questions. Cheers Angie Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Fijilivin

Good schools? by Fijilivin

Bula! Our little family may be moving over, to port villa , I need some help please , can any one tell me if the international school in port villa is any good? Or can you suggest other private schools which are good, please Thanks Ps cost of ...

abelcher56

I think the Google map is way out of date and possibly still has us at the old school. Look on a map for Tassariki, or Korman Stadium. We are situated between Number one and Number two lagoon a short way along from USP (University of South Pacific. ... Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Fijilivin

Good schools? by Fijilivin

Bula! Our little family may be moving over, to port villa , I need some help please , can any one tell me if the international school in port villa is any good? Or can you suggest other private schools which are good, please Thanks Ps cost of ...

abelcher56

Hi You can contact Faye Taylor the principal at principalpvis@vanuatu.com.vu It's a fabulous school. I teach there and I LOVE it! angie Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Dr Gardner

Meeting Expats in Port Vila by Dr Gardner

I’m moving to Vanuatu soon for work and I’m wondering whether there’s an expat social group or a new comers group? Keen to meet and make new friends. Cheers!

abelcher56

Hi I just arrived in Port Vila in January and was also looking for a group. I'd hoped that this site would have helped me find one. It never did. However, I have met many great people. There are all sorts of clups, groups and activities. Finding ... Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Fijilivin

Good schools? by Fijilivin

Bula! Our little family may be moving over, to port villa , I need some help please , can any one tell me if the international school in port villa is any good? Or can you suggest other private schools which are good, please Thanks Ps cost of ...

abelcher56

HI Port Vila International School is excellent. I began teaching there this year after 20 years in New Zealand. I've been very excited to work with such a great bunch or truly dedicated exceptional teachers. The students are well behaved and ... Read More

abelcher56 replied to a thread
11 years ago
E Rose

Expat get together by E Rose

Hi all, My husband and I would like to arrange an expat get together. We really would like to meet more people who live in Port Vila. We are residents in Vanuatu, however we travel most of the time which makes it challenging to meet new people. It ...

abelcher56

Hi Hildita I've just arrived in Port Vila this year to teach at Port Vila International School. I am super impressed by the high standard of teaching, the teachers and the incredible students at PVIS. It is as good as, if not 'surpasses' many of ... Read More