Social development
Education and training
Ministry, Japanese college commit to expand cooperation
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the Osaka Christian College (OCC) of Japan have committed to continue strengthening and expanding cooperation in the field of education in Cambodia to produce human resources with quality, efficiency and potential. ... ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501391694/ministry-japanese-college-commit-to-expand-cooperation/
Smart investment: Govt hikes Education Ministry budget to around $990 million for next year
As part of its reformist Pentagonal Strategy, the Government of Prime Minister Hun Manet is focusing on education to meet the needs of the 4th Industrial Revolution. ... ...
Ministry sets December 1 to roll out model school system
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has set December 1 for the opening of the academic year along with the introduction of the “model school” and the “model school award” at selected public schools. ... ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501389466/ministry-sets-december-1-to-roll-out-model-school-system/
Education scheme aiding ethnic minority students
In a concerted effort to combat dropout rates and bridge language barriers among ethnic minority students in Cambodia, the “Digital Educational Resources in Indigenous Languages for Primary School Students” initiative has brought about transformative change. ... ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-scheme-aiding-ethnic-minority-students
Education experts advise students to pick the right course
Education advocates in Cambodia see that most young people who have just graduated from high school do not have clear goals. Difficulty choosing the right subject at university leaves them in doubt about their best skills. ... ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388793/education-experts-advise-students-to-pick-the-right-course/
Annual high school exam to be held today nationwide
The two-day national examination of Grade 12 high school students will begin on Nov. 6 nationwide with a total of 137,412 candidates. ... ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387580/annual-high-school-exam-to-be-held-today-nationwide/
Skilled labour critical for new investment, underlines PM Hun Manet
The vocational and technical training for 1.5 million young people from poor and vulnerable households across the country at state institutions, without tuition fee charges will have skilled labourers to feed the production chain of investment. ... ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386316/skilled-labour-critical-for-new-investment-underlines-pm-hun-manet/
Ministry programme to improve higher education sector
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport plans to introduce doctoral and faculty training courses at the National Institute of Education and other higher education institutions. ... ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386432/ministry-programme-to-improve-higher-education-sector/
Over 94% of lower secondary students pass diploma exams
The number of students who passed the lower secondary exam this year was 94.78%, said the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ... ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386402/over-94-of-lower-secondary-students-pass-diploma-exams/
UN reports decreased poverty in Cambodia, while school dropout rates persist
The number of poor people in Cambodia has halved since 2014, from 5.6 million to 2.8 million in 2022, according to a UN report. ... ...
Seoung Nimol and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/un-reports-decreased-poverty-in-cambodia-while-school-dropout-rates-persist/
Royal Government’s primary priorities are the health and capacity of the people, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that “the two priority tasks that the Royal Government is focusing on are the health and the capacity of the people”. ... ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385996/royal-governments-primary-priorities-are-the-health-and-capacity-of-the-people-says-prime-minister/
Skills training for 1.5 million people will focus on 10 areas with 38 skills, says PM
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, stated that the vocational training policy for 1.5 million young people will focus on 10 areas and 38 professions. .. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386064/skills-training-for-1-5-million-people-will-focus-on-10-areas-with-38-skills-says-pm/
National competition showcases students' mechatronic skills
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), Ministry of Economy and Finance Research Creativity and Innovation Fund (RCI Fund), and STEM Cambodia Organization have announced the winners of the first National Creative Mechatronic Product Design Competition for secondary school students. ... ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-national-competition-showcases-students-mechatronic-skills
Khmer to be mandatory for private schools from December
The inclusion of the Khmer language as a compulsory subject in the curriculum of private schools has received strong support from educational experts as it will promote the Cambodian language and culture. ... ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384071/khmer-to-be-mandatory-for-private-schools-from-december/
Minister outlines principles of grade 12 exams
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has reiterated that this year’s grade 12, or baccalaureate, exams will be held according to the “principles of law, justice, transparency and acceptable results”. ... ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-outlines-principles-grade-12-exams
Royal Government plans to spend about $36 million to train young people from poor families
In 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia planned to spend about $36 million on vocational training for young people from poor and vulnerable families across the country. This is according to the draft of the 2024 national budget, which was released by the Ministry of ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383846/royal-government-plans-to-spend-about-36-million-to-train-young-people-from-poor-families/
Education Ministry asks students not to contest Bac II results
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has requested students not to contest the results of the Baccalaureate Exam, also known as the Bac II, which will take place in November as the Ministry guarantees transparency and accuracy in assessing the exam. ... ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383521/education-ministry-asks-students-not-to-contest-bac-ii-results/
Education minister issues order limiting cellphone use in classes
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has issued a directive barring students from using phones or electronic devices in classrooms or during study hours without the permission of teachers. ... ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-minister-issues-order-limiting-cellphone-use-classes
Classroom ban introduced on electronic devices
Authorities have issued a blanket ban on the use of electronic devices, including smartphones, in public schools nationwide as part of a move to improve the efficiency of education. ... ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-classroom-ban-introduced-on-electronic-devices
Ministry bans use of mobile phones, electronic devices in classrooms
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has announced a ban on the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in classrooms and during school hours unless they are used for teaching activities. ... ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381347/ministry-bans-use-of-mobile-phones-electronic-devices-in-classrooms/
MoEYS, KAPE, and Meta launch khmer digital literacy program syllabus to support ongoing initiative
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Kampuchea Action to Promote Education (KAPE) and Meta came together to officially launch a Khmer Digital Literacy Programme (KDLP) resource pack highlighting specific modules to be introduced in New Generation Schools (NGS) and other public schools as part ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/moeys-kape-and-meta-launch-khmer-digital-literacy-program-syllabus-to-support-ongoing-initiative
Belgium steadfast in support for Cambodian students
The Government of Belgium is providing scholarship support for Cambodian students wishing to pursue master’s and doctoral degree programmes at some of Belgium’s most renowned universities. ... ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375054/belgium-steadfast-in-support-for-cambodian-students/
Nationwide tech centres to boost digital learning
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport to set up community technology centres in state high schools nationwide, aiming to further advance digital education. ... ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nationwide-tech-centres-boost-digital-learning
Govt to expand meal programme for students
The government plans to further strengthen and expand its programme to provide students across the country with daily meals. ... ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370974/govt-to-expand-meal-programme-for-students/
