No student should be denied enrolment on discriminatory grounds or required to pay an enrolment fee or levy as a condition of admission, the Ministry of Education has reminded schools across Fiji.
Permanent Secretary for Education Navin Raj issued the directive in Circular No. 104/2026, dated November 5, outlining administrative requirements for the end of the 2026 academic year and preparations for 2027.
The circular, addressed to heads of schools, divisional education officers and district education officers, emphasises that student enrolment must be conducted fairly and transparently.
“No student shall be denied enrolment on discriminatory grounds or required to pay an enrolment fee or levy as a condition of admission,” the circular states.
Mr Raj has directed all heads of schools to ensure that enrolment for the 2027 academic year complies with established guidelines.
Schools have also been instructed to review projected enrolment numbers, classroom capacity, staffing and resource requirements to ensure they are adequately prepared for the new academic year.
The Ministry has further directed schools to coordinate transition arrangements for students moving from primary to secondary education in a timely manner.
Meanwhile, the circular confirms that Term 3 will end on Friday, December 4, 2026.
School holidays will run from December 7 to January 22, with schools reopening for the 2027 academic year on Monday, January 25.
Mr Raj has instructed school heads to ensure teachers, students, parents and school management committees are informed of the approved closure and reopening arrangements.
The Ministry says the directives are intended to ensure an orderly end to the academic year while safeguarding student welfare and ensuring schools are prepared for 2027.
