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To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the National Teacher’s Day, the Ministry of Education and Australia highlight the vital role teachers play in safeguarding children
150 lecturers from three target Teacher Training Colleges (Khang Khay, Luang Namtha, and Savannakhet) are being trained to build teachers’ knowledge about child protection and safeguarding
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Australia and Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR promote gender equality in the classroom
Australia and Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR promote gender equality in the classroom
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Ministry of Education and Australia ensure all students receive the Lao language support they need when starting school
Nationwide launch of the new Spoken Lao Program for non-Lao speaking Grade 1 students
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Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia support primary teachers with teaching methodology
Over 1,000 Internal Pedagogical Support staff attend special training on how to support teachers when the new school year starts in September
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Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia advocate for best practice child protection in schools
MoES launches its new official Child Protection and Safeguarding Guidance for Educators, developed with support of Australia
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The Ministry of Education and Sports, Australia and USAID bring stakeholders together to prepare for the nationwide rollout of the Spoken Lao Program in school year 2024-25
The successful Spoken Lao Program trial is being scaled up nationwide next school year, providing targeted support for non-Lao speaking students
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Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia promote gender equality in the classroom
Teams from across the Ministry work together to produce a gender equality promotional video for teachers
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Australia and the Ministry of Education and Sports enhance teacher professional development through effective use of information and communication technologies
Teacher professional development is key to strengthening teaching quality and improving student learning outcomes
Read More8. Are there limits on what I can bring to Australia?
Yes. Australia has strict quarantine laws to protect our native plants, animals and agriculture against pests and diseases. Please see here for information on quarantine arrangements that apply to all travellers to Australia and mail items. Refer to the Arriving in Australia– Declare it! site for a full list of items you have to
7. How much luggage should I bring to Australia?
Please see here for information regarding luggage allowances and limits, and check with your airline for what applies to you. Be sure to pack for the season and your destination’s climate. If you are arriving in Townsville in summer for example, you won’t need warm clothing. If you are arriving in Melbourne in winter however,
5. What documents do I need to bring to Australia?
Documents that you should bring are listed here. Other documents that could be useful for you, and your family if they join you in Australia, include: Birth certificates Vaccination logbook/record of immunisation history for your children Your marriage certificate Academic records Job references
4. Should I bring my family with me to Australia?
You are strongly encouraged not to bring your family members to Australia in the first six months of study. The first semester of study will be busy and demanding, and you will need to focus on your studies and settling in to Australia. It is better to attend the compulsory Introductory Academic Program and become
3. On what type of visa will I travel?
All scholars must travel on Student visa (subclass 500). Please see here for more information on visas. Breaching visa conditions, such as working more than the allowed number of hours, may result in your visa being cancelled. It is your responsibility to make sure you have a valid passport and visa while you are studying
2. What travel arrangements are provided for me?
The Australian Government will arrange and pay for your economy class airfare to Australia. The Australia Awards office in Vietnam will arrange your travel from Vietnam and will ensure that awardees arrive on or after the recommended date of arrival as specified in the institution’s placement offer. Return to Vietnam at the end of your
1. What accommodation options are available in Australia?
Accommodation can be one of the biggest challenges all students face. There are plenty of housing types to choose from, including on-campus, home-stay and private rental, but these fill up quickly. Please see here for information on accommodation in Australia.