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Education

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3 grade structure, extending primary schooling and reorganizing secondary education. The transition, expected to begin in the 2028–2029 academic year, aims to improve learning outcomes and align the country with regional and international standards. During the 10th...

National Assembly Calls for Action on Roads, Education, Agriculture

At the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly on 11 November, members...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

Laos is introducing new incentives and scholarships to improve education in rural areas, linking...

Vientiane’s ‘Girls Takeover’ Wraps Up, Giving Young Women a Real-World Leadership Experience

Plan International Laos - A youth leadership initiative involving ten adolescent girls and young...

OP-ED: A New Chapter for Laos – Harnessing Global Expertise for Local School Meals

By Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, Laos and Marc-Andre Prost, World Food Program (WFP) Representative and Country Director in Laos, with inputs...

Lao Education Minister Honored with Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for Advancing Education and Sports

On 3 November, the Government of Japan announced recipients of the 2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on foreign nationals, among which the decoration of...

Hundreds of Delegates from 28 Countries Unite in Bangkok for the 15th AYIMUN, Paving the Way for Global Youth-Led Diplomacy

The 15th Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) has concluded successfully, marking four days from 1 to 4 November of intense and inspiring...

High Honors, Higher Expectations: Red Certificate Sparks Debate Among Young Lao Graduates

In Laos, as the job market grows more challenging, people are questioning the true value of academic accolades, particularly the "red certificate," a mark...

Lao Students Head to Japan for Sports, Sustainability Exchange

A delegation of nine Lao high school students and one supervisor are headed to Tokyo and Fukushima, Japan to participate in the ASEAN-Japan Sports...

Japan Supports School Improvements in Bokeo to Reduce Dropout Rates

The Government of Japan has awarded a grant of USD 107,000 to improve schools in Bokeo Province, Laos, with the goal of reducing student...