Education and training

Several government ministries are working together to arrange schooling for the estimated 50,000 children who have returned from Thailand with their migrant worker parents. They are helping the parents to enrol their children, while also facilitating the issuance of civil status documents, to ensure that ...

The Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) gave a briefing on the problem of landmines and explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, as well as the Kingdom’s more than 30 years of efforts to clear mines, to visiting students from the Global Peace ...

Over 150,000 students are unable to attend classes as schools remain closed while many continue to live in refugee camps despite the ceasefire deal following five days of heavy fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border. ...

The ICT Festival, hosted on July 17 at the Kandal Regional Teacher Training Center (RTTC), underscored the remarkable strides made in Cambodia’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education sector. ...

A new initiative aimed at building the capacity of Commune Agriculture Officers (CAOs) and farmers to enhance climate-resilient cashew and pepper production was officially launched by the EU delegation to Cambodia, the German embassy and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on July 17. ...

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has shared a concept note on the establishment of the ECCC Legacy Institution, which aims to prevent the recurrence of the genocidal regime and support public education. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is preparing to pilot new “education pathways” from grade 10 and up, to help students make informed decisions about their future careers. ...

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office has announced that the third year of an intellectual property (IP) and patent recognition training course for Cambodian officials will begin this month. ...

The “Good Citizens’ Consciousness” 2025 programme is targeting students in grades 10 and 11 across 12 capital-provinces nationwide. ...

The sound of traditional Khmer Chai Yam music echoed through the streets as students and locals gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Chan Sovannreach, a 12th-grade student from Bun Rany Hun Sen Prey Poun High School. ...

A new $10 million 2025-2029 initiative aims to accelerate the institutionalisation and expansion of Cambodia’s national homegrown school feeding programme. ...

Since its launch in late 2023, around 113,000 young people have enrolled in Cambodia’s vocational and technical training programme, with 63 percent having already graduated.​ ...

Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) Hang Chuon Naron Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress and identify target schools for 2025 to support the implementation of model schools. ...

The 2025 World Population Review has ranked Cambodia’s education 120th globally amongst the 203 countries on the list and is the lowest in ASEAN, highlighting ongoing challenges in the nation’s education system ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Tuesday convened a high-level meeting to prepare the new education pathway, aiming to provide multiple study options that cater to students’ abilities and align with the needs of the labour market. ...

Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...

Teachers and students at Hun Sen Chamkar Doung High School in Kep province have received a head start with their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, thanks to an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded programme. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has outlined plans to take part in a global platform aimed at strengthening the competence of 15-year-old students in order to meet international standards. ...

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has announced preparations for the establishment of the Digital Professionals Association (DPA), as part of plans to nurture for Cambodia’s digital future. ...

Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, yesterday received a courtesy call from an Australian delegation led by Carolyn Bagster, First Secretary and Head of the Trade and Investment Office of the Australian Embassy in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) has announced the provision of Higher Education Research Funds (HERF) to all public and private higher education institutions interested in conducting research focussed on STEM, agriculture, science, and social sciences. ...

Despite Cambodia’s shift to digital learning, many university students struggle with internet costs due to the lack of free Wi-Fi, highlighting the need for investment in connectivity and AI literacy to ensure equitable access and responsible AI use. ...

A significant project has been launched for the sake of the well-being of Cambodian children, particularly the underprivileged ones, ensuring access to education, health, and hygiene. ...