សាកលវិទេយាល័យវេស្ទើន
Western University
Topoc: Education system in Cambodia
Lecturer: Heng Sokha
Subject: Lestening and Speaking
Student’s name:
Lot vuthy
Y masy
Loy channrothana
Content
❏ Education system in Cambodia
❏ Structure and Access
❏ Curriculum and Learning
❏ Challeng and opportunity
❏ Looking Ahead
Education system in Cambodia
❖ Cambodia is a country located in the
southern portion of the Indochina
peninsula in Southeast Asia.
❖ The official name of the country is
the Kingdom of Cambodia.
❖ Cambodia has a population of over
16 millions people, and the capital
and largest city is Phnom Penh.
❖ The country is bordered by Thailand to
the northwest, Laos to the northeast,
Vietnam to the east, and the Gulf of Thailand to the
southwest.
Structure and Access
❖ Education in Cambodia is controlled by the state
through the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport in
a national level and by Department of Education at
the provincial level.
❖ Cambodia education system include, pre-school,
primary school, lower secondary, and upper
secondary.
❖ The school year in Cambodia runs from November to
October.
❖ The Cambodian education system follows a 6+3+3
format, with six years of primary education, three years
of lower secondary education, and three years of upper
secondary education.
❖ Pre-school education is optional but gaining traction,
with around 43% of children enrolled.
❖ Primary education is compulsory and free for all children
aged 6 to 11.
❖ Secondary education is not compulsory, but is free for all
children aged 12 to 18.
❖ School days are held Monday to Friday, with learning for
8 hours in per day (4hours morning, 4hours afternoon).
Curriculum and Learning
❖ The curriculum emphasizes Khmer language mathematics,
science, social studies, and life skills.
❖ English language learning is gainig importance, particularly in
upper secondary education.
❖ While efforts are underway to improve the quality of teaching
and learning materials, concerns remain about teacher
qualifications and the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches.
❖ Standardized testing at different levels
provides data for monitoring progress and
identifying areas for improvement.
Challenges and Opportunities
❖ Cambodia’s education system faces several challenges,
including teacher shortages, inadequate infrastructure,
and disparities in quality between urban and rural
areas.
❖ Additionally, ensuring that the curriculum meets the
needs of the evolving job market remains a crucial task.
Despite these challenges, several opportunities exist for
further progress.
❖ Technological advancements can be leveraged to improv
teaching methods and provide access to educational
resources in remote areas.
❖ Strengthening vocational and technical education can
better prepare graduates for the workforce.
Looking Ahead
❖ Cambodia’s education system is at a critical juncture.
❖ Continued investment in infrastructure, teacher
training, and curriculum development is essential to
ensure quality education for all.
❖ By addressing existing challenges and capitalizing on
emerging opportunities, Cambodia can equip its
future generations with the knowledge and skills
needed to contribute to a prosperous and equitable
society.
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