Vietnam Funds Construction of School in Huaphan
The government of Vietnam funded the construction of school in Huaphan, Laos.
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Education Laos
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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South Korean University Extends Support for Nursing Education in Laos
Inje University continuous its support in enhancing the quality of nursing education in Laos
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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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Start Of New School Year Postponed
Education authorities have postponed the start of the new academic year, along with school registration and entrance exams to colleges, universities and vocational education centres in several provinces.
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Students Return To School As Covid-19 Restrictions Ease
The government has announced all students nationwide can go back to schools on June 2, while final-year classes in primary, lower and upper secondary schools began on Monday.
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Laos Falling Short Of Education Development Goals
While Laos has made steady progress in education reform, universal primary education may not be achieved by 2015 as targeted due to the high dropout rate.
According to a recent joint report by the government and the United Nations, Laos is close to achieving the targeted 98 percent net enrolment rate for girls and boys but the overall efficiency of the education system remains low. Primary schools have significant numbers of over-aged and under-aged pupils because of early and late entries and grade repetition.
The survival rate to grade 5 has improved from just 48 percent in 1992 to 70 percent in 2012, but it is still low compared to other ….