The Education ministry has expressed disappointment over an attempt by a teacher who allegedly tried to defraud the Ministry by submitting false documents.

The Education Minister Filipe Bole said the application slipped the ministry's screening process however he is thankful that it was discovered at the school which the teacher was supposed to be posted to.

Bole said the ministry is stepping up on its recruitment process as a result to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.

He said that forgery of this nature is a universal problem and should not be viewed as an isolated issue.

Meanwhile, from next monday, all the teachers will have to pay a fee of $30 to get registered with the Fiji Teachers Registration Board which will guarantee that qualified and competent people are registered to teach.