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Education

Laos Expands Military Teacher Training Program to Tackle Teacher Shortage

As the teacher shortage in Laos continues to affect rural communities, Phongsaly Province has joined national efforts to train military personnel as primary school teachers in remote areas.  On 22 April, officials in Phongsaly launched a coordinated initiative to collect data on schools with critical teacher shortages and began the...

Government Raises Student Living Allowances Nationwide to Boost Education Access

The Ministry of Education and Sports has announced a nationwide increase in monthly living...

Lao Students Shine at Math, Science Olympics in the Philippines

Students from the Australian International School (AIS) of Laos have concluded this year’s Philippine...

Lao Universities Unite to Reform Higher Education Under EU-Funded Project

Laos is undertaking significant reforms to its higher education framework to align with international...

Government Considers Primary School Extension to Enhance Education System

The Lao government is considering a major change to the country's education structure, with...

Laos to Hold Second Human Capital Summit to Tackle Nutrition

Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health needed for boosting productivity—is the most important form of capital for the growth of society, and Laos is...

Former President’s Centenary Spurs Transformation of Historic Residence

Champasack Provincial authorities are gearing up to transform the old residence of former President Khamtai Siphandone into a multifaceted tourist destination and educational hub....

National Assembly Members Raise Alarms Over Soaring Dropout Rates

National Assembly members have raised concerns over the rising school dropout rates and the acute teacher shortage plaguing both Vientiane and rural areas of...

Tourism, Hospitality in Focus as Lao Youth Embark on Japan Study Tour

Japan is set to welcome a delegation of 10 young people from Laos who are participating in the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students...

National University of Laos Turns 27

Lao higher education turns 27 years old. With a quiet celebration, the National University of Laos (NUOL) marks another milestone.  Founded in 1996 as a...

New Fund Allocated to Education Improvement in Laos

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos is facing a challenge that many developing nations share: a need to improve its education system. To this...