Since 2015, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES) has been developing a new national primary curriculum with support from the Australian Government and the European Union through the BEQUAL program for eight primary subjects, and from JICA for the mathematics

“Handwashing is very important; especially in Laos where we use our hands to eat sticky rice

International Day of the Girl

Celebrating Teachers’ Day – Meet our inspiring teachers

We have the pleasure to share with you the latest newsletter of the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program

For his very first visit outside Vientiane, the new Australian Ambassador, Jean-Bernard Carrasco, chose Savannakhet Province and was delighted to see first hand how the BEQUAL program was helping disadvantaged children access education

Did you know that a child from a mother who can read is 50 per cent more likely to survive past the age of five? Literacy is one of the most important skills when it comes to your personal growth, culture and development. It is the foundation for all learning at school and in life. On a broader scale, high literacy rates contribute to enhanced economic growth and national development.

Between 9 and 13 July, the first cohort of 212 student teachers from rural and remote areas supported by the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Australian Government and the European Union successfully completed their study at three Teacher Training Colleges – Luang Namtha, Salavan, and Savannakhet. The second cohort of 149 student teachers are expected to complete their study in 2019

A primary school teacher is not only someone who delivers knowledge to young students, but they are also responsible for their student’s hygiene and safety at school