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Seychelles Polytechnic

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Seychelles Polytechnic
MottoGateway to Opportunities
TypePublic
EstablishedJanuary 24, 1983 (1983-01-24)
Location, ,
Websitewww.seypoly.edu.sc

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

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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

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Seychelles Polytechnic: Celebrating two decades of achievement". Seychelles Nation. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. ^ "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. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Anne LAFORTUNE". CKGSB. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ "Profile". University of Seychelles.
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