Education policy and administration

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the abolition of the Modern Learning Center (MLC) because of the lack of state management stemming from two standards of learning in schools. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued an order to conduct examinations that will allow contract teachers to obtain full-time teacher status in primary education. He described the approach as “killing two birds with one stone”, as it will allow experienced teachers to secure permanent positions. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to public criticism of the cover of a 6th grade history textbook, explaining that the inclusion of the Win-Win Monument on the cover art does not imply that Cambodia should be grateful to Vietnam. ...

Khuong Sreng, governor of Phnom Penh, has provided emergency financial support to address the issue of overcrowding in a Phnom Penh primary school. ...

The Minister of Education, Youth and Sport announced plans to expand the model school programme, integrate digital learning and promote waste-free school initiatives as part of broader education reforms for the 2024-2025 academic year. ...

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE) co-hosted the Cambodia-Korea Development Partnership Workshop, focusing on inclusive pedagogy policies and practices for early childhood education. ...

In response to a recent request from Prime Minister Hun Manet, private education institutions across Cambodia have agreed not to raise tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. ...

The Cambodian Prime Minister has advised education institutions, especially public schools, to continue promoting teaching and learning to produce more high-quality human capital in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has instructed primary schools to implement additional Thursday classes to further improve student learning, particularly to support those who are falling behind. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will evaluate 130 additional public schools at all levels as potential model schools and plans to officially announce selected institutions next year. ,,, ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports has announced the implementation of the Government Policy on School Feeding 2024-2035. ...

In a message to mark National Literacy Day which was observed yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed responsible authorities to make it easier for persons with disabilities to access education. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform 7,000 public schools to replicate the success of Wat Bo Primary School in Siem Reap, known for its high-quality education and exemplary student behaviour. ...

To encourage an uptick in early learning, parents are being encouraged to send their three- to five-year-olds to kindergarten to give their educational journey in a life a positive head start. ...

Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron reiterated that teachers are the cornerstone of Cambodia’s education system and that reforming their training is a key objective. ...

As part of the Pentagonal Strategy to boost education, Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged educators to enhance their teaching skills for the betterment of their students. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS), with support from UNICEF, officially launched the “Inclusive Education Action Plan 2024–2028” last Friday. ...

PM Hun Manet is asking public and private universities to increase cooperation for joint research and mutual study visits with both national and international universities. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that the Royal School of Administration (ERA), a training school for civil servants and public service officials, must have high standards of discipline, but that its implementation should not need to be strict. ...

Cambodia and Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation to prepare technical education teaching and learning. ...

Authorities have revealed plans to increase primary education from half a day to a full day in 50 schools to increase the level of learning, with calls being made for teachers’ pay to be increased in accordance with the additional time spent teaching. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC)’s commitment to further enhance the education sector for good human capital for the national benefits. ...

The education ministry’s Information Technology Department conducted a recent training course for 200 high school teachers, in order to enhance their use of online teaching resources. ...

Over a decade, the number of higher education institutions in Cambodia has grown from 110 to 132, according to the 10-year Achievement Report released by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...