Education in the Solomon Islands consists of six years of primary education and seven years of secondary education. After that, students who want to get a higher education in the Solomon Islands must study in one of the country's three universities. Solomon Islands universities for international students are all Solomon Islands higher education institutions of your choice: Bishop Patteson College of Theology, Solomon Islands College of Higher Education Honiara, University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands. Students interested in studying have the opportunity to receive federally funded scholarships to private colleges and universities.

If international students intend to study in the Solomon Islands, they must apply for a student visa. A Solomon Islands study visa is only issued by the Solomon Islands Immigration Department. The initial step is to complete the application form at least three months before the course start date to avoid any delays and then submit it to the Immigration Department through your regional consulate.

Long-term Student Visa

Long-term student visas allow owners to enter and remain in the Solomon Islands for the purpose of study. The period of stay for student visa owners is less than one month longer than the duration of the course the student is attending. The Permits Division of the Immigration Division is responsible for processing visas in this class on behalf of the Director of Immigration.

Required documents for Long Term Student Visa:

• Cover Letter
• Information about the person/Program/Duration of the program
• Sponsor letter
• Specifying who will be responsible for all expenses during the study until the end of the program
• Certificate of criminal record
• Medical report
• Marriage certificate (Divorce certificate)

If the documents are completed in another foreign language, in this case, they must be accompanied by an original English translation made by an authorized body.