BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
THE Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Education Provider has announced a revised school fee structure for Selwyn College this year.
ACOM Education Secretary Desmond Waita confirmed in the ACOM Facebook page that Selwyn College Council has approved minor fee adjustments to address rising operational demands.
Under the new proposal, tuition for Forms 1-3 will increase by 10 percent, while fees for Forms 4-7 will see a 5 percent increase.
Waita said that the adjustments are necessary to combat inflationary pressures and ensure the long-term sustainability of the institution.
“These financial implications and proposed fee adjustments will enable the school to cover rising operational costs,” Waita said.
He noted that the additional revenue is earmarked for facility maintenance, the rollout of a 2026 “re-culturing initiative” and strengthening of student welfare and discipline actions.
The college also plans to invest in self-reliance projects to enhance institutional sustainability while maintaining its current standards for boarding and academic services.
In addition to the fee changes, the ACOM Education Provider is implementing major administrative reforms.
In alignment with the new Education Act, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) has officially approved a new contract template for 2026.
This legislative shift will result in all current offer letters becoming null and void.
“All teachers currently teaching in ACOM schools will be issued new offer letters effective from 2026,” Waita confirmed.
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