The Government Aims to Address the Issue of School Dropout Rates
The government addresses the reasons behind the issues regarding school dropouts.
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Schools
Education Ministry Mulls Ways to Improve Children’s Literacy
The ministry of education urge to develop literacy of every Lao children.
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Samsung handover learning materials worth 12,000 USD to the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Samsung presented 1300 sets of learning materials worth 12,000usd to the Laos Ministry of foreign Affairs
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Education Ministry Stops Face-To-Tace Classes In Primary Schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports has ordered an end to face-to-face classes at state and private pre-schools and Grades 1-4 of primary schools in areas that have reported more Covid cases.
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Health Ministry To Vaccinate Children Aged 6-11
The government will begin a nationwide rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 to 11 next month, so that schools can reopen safely.
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Children Start Return To Classrooms
Many children returned to classes on Monday, with most being final-year students in primary and secondary schools.
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Schools Prepare To Resume Face-To-Face Classes
Education authorities are assessing the readiness of schools in Vientiane to restart face-to-face classes in Grade 5 of primary schools and Grades 4 and 7 of secondary schools following months of closure due to the Covid outbreak.
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Ministry Spells Out Plan For Reopening Of Schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports has outlined 10 measures and 40 recommendations for the safe reopening of schools during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Vientiane Schools Collect 16.3 Tonnes Of Recycled Waste
Ten schools in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, have collected 16.3 tonnes of recycled waste through the use of waste recycling banks
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Ministry Eases Covid Restrictions For Education, Sports
The Ministry of Education and Sports is now allowing kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, vocational schools, colleges and universities in areas of provinces that have no new coronavirus infections to reopen. However, all schools, colleges and universities in Vientiane will remain closed
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Schools Close In Vientiane, Move To Distance Learning
The Ministry of Education and Sports has ordered the closure of public and private schools in Vientiane from April 22 to May 5
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New English Language Curriculum On Track For Use In Primary Schools
Source: Vientiane Times The new English language curriculum for Grade 3 primary students will be rolled out at the start
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Chinese Investment in Laos Sparks Chinese-Language Learning Boom
A Chinese language education boom is underway in Laos as Beijing’s increasing investments in the Southeast Asian country point to a future where Chinese companies dominate local commerce
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5 Reasons to Study Lao Online
So you’re in Laos, but are having trouble communicating with the locals and not sure where to begin? Here are five reasons why you should consider learning Lao online
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Summer Camps 2020 (Vientiane & Nearby)
We’ve made a compilation of some of the best and most popular camps happening in Vientiane and nearby to keep your little ones engaged over the summer break
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Social Media Uproar After Lao Schoolboy Kicked Out of Exam For ‘Wrong’ Haircut
Source: RFA A Lao middle-school student near the country’s capital Vientiane was removed from class in the middle of an
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French Int’l School Ends School Year With Perfect Score
100% Baccalaureate success rate including 83.3% of honourable mentions: these are the results of the French International School of Vientiane for the school year 2020.
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Summer Camps 2019 For Kids In Vientiane
Lots of parents are looking at what they can do with their children over summer. J&C Services has taken the hard work out of it and found the best summer camps happening here in Vientiane.
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Laos To Host 2024 ASEAN School Games
Laos will have the opportunity to host the 16th ASEAN School Games for the very first time in its capital Vientiane in 2024, Lao sports authorities said.
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Secondary School Students Proud Holders Of Infomatrix Olympiad Silver Medal
Two students from the Eastern Star Schools in Vientiane, Aphisay Kommasith, 16, and Perfect Khithsavath, 15, are very proud to come home with a silver medal from the recent Infomatrix World Finals.
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1st Laos International Open Chess Championship
Laos is not a country that garners many international headlines, much less regarding its chess scene. But Singaporean contributor Edwin Lam reports that they seem to have made good progress, particularly in the area of Chess in Schools, which has the strong support of the government. And come this January, 2018, they will be hosting Laos’ first-ever international open!
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More Investment In Human Resources Needed: Laos
While the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing population ageing at an unprecedented rate, the growing number of young people in Laos can provide a significant momentum in driving economic growth.
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Student Brawls Spark Outrage, Authorities Concerned
Over the last few months a new anti-social trend in Laos can be observed, with many videos being posted on social media: student brawls ! These videos show a group of young people beating up another person, using brutal force, often leaving the victims seriously injured.
The latest video showing students of the Vientiane Secondary School physically assaulting a fellow student has gone viral on ….
Schools Tighten Security Amid Organ Trafficking Rumours
Schools in Vientiane have tightened security after rumours have spread suggesting human organ traffickers are active in Laos.
The rumour – heavily circulated through social media, notably Facebook – suggested a group of organ traffickers has been kidnapping children and young adults to trade their organs.
An official from the Ministry of Public Security told Vientiane Times yesterday the ministry has not received any reports of kidnapping for human organ trafficking.
“We can’t say right now if the rumour has grounds or is groundless. We are requesting guidance about further ….
Ban On Bachelor Degrees In Private Colleges
The ban on bachelor degrees in private colleges is part of the Ministry of Education and Sport’s education reform initiative, while encouraging private colleges to meet the standards set by the ministry. The ban will continue until 2015, meaning that only those private colleges that improve and meet the standards required will be allowed to reopen their bachelor courses at some point in the future.
The current situation in Laos is that most school leavers want to enroll for a bachelor degree, with few people wanting to undertake vocational studies. The ministry wants to reverse this trend by encouraging more people to apply for vocational training to ensure sufficient skilled labourers to meet the needs of ……
Mandarin Asserting Its Dominance In North Laos
On a research trip along the Laos-China border recently, I was struck by the number of Mandarin schools that have popped up in the small towns and villages that lead to the border, and the number of Laotian families that have chosen to send their children there to study Mandarin.
The reason for this shift in attitudes is simple enough: China is the biggest investor in Laos at present, and the might of China’s economy is keenly felt among the small population of Laos, who see hundreds of Chinese lorries and boats go down the highways and the Mekong river.
Entire communities have sprung up as a result, and along the border, new Special Economic Zones have emerged where Chinese businessmen and tourists flock…..
My Time – Parent Networking Playgroup
Both Coordinators of My Time, Clarissa Power (Manager Kongkhao, BSW) and Jan Burgess (Early Childhood Teacher, B.Ed) are aware of the need for young families to socialise. With this in mind they are trialling a morning group that will cater for children under school age.
The aesthetically pleasing garden and children’s play area at Kongkhao Restaurant and Gallery provides the ideal atmosphere for socialising. Parents can come and relax, network and learn from each other as well as their children.
Topics of interest will be explored and discussed on a regular basis as …..