Vanuatu plans to roll out free education up to year 10.
The prime minster Charlot Salwai had confirmed from next year there will be free early education and secondary education for students from year 7 to year 10.
Mr Salwai's announcement coincides with Children's Day, which is marked in Vanuatu today.
While thousands of children are marching through Port Vila, parents are preparing special programmes including meals for children in every home.
Churches had also called on parents to honour their children on Children's Day.
Photo: AFP Schoolchildren in class, Tanna Island Vanuatu.
Source:
Radio New Zealand