Seychelles Polytechnic Explained

Seychelles Polytechnic
Motto:	Gateway to Opportunities
Type:	Public
City:	Anse Royale
State:	Mahé
Country:	Seychelles

Seychelles Polytechnic is a government-owned tertiary institution located in Anse Royale, Mahé. The institution currently offer three programme areas in Business & Secretarial Studies, Visual Arts and the Manchester Twinning Programme, a first-year degree programme obtained in partnership with the University of Manchester.^[1]

History

The institution was inaugurated on 24 January 1983 by France-Albert René as a post-secondary education and training with courses initially totalling eleven.^[2] In 2005, Seychelles Institute of Technology was formed from the old Technical Programme Area and the School of Advanced Level Studies replaced the Academic Programme Area.

Notable staff and alumni

Anne Lafortune, who was the Polytechnic's director, went on to take a leading role in the counry's tourism industry before she became an ambassador.^[3]

• Jean-Paul Adam (1977), former Minister for Foreign Affairs
• Rolph Payet (1968), first President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Seychelles.
• Justin Valentin (1971), Minister of Education.^[4]

See also

• List of universities in Seychelles
• Education in Seychelles

Notes and References

1. News: Seychelles Polytechnic: Celebrating two decades of achievement. Seychelles Nation. 11 August 2016.
2. News: Seychelles Polytechnic's 20th anniversary Government pledges total support to ensure Polytechnic's success Nine long-serving staff rewarded, new logo, motto launched. Seychelles Nation. 11 August 2016.
3. Web site: Anne LAFORTUNE . 2024-05-11 . CKGSB . en-US.
4. Web site: Profile. University of Seychelles.