Cambodia Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  An overview of the education system

  From primary to tertiary education

  Education might be free in theory but some institutions have enrollment fees and this prevents some of Cambodia’s children from receiving education.

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  The public school system

  Kindergarten, primary schools, holidays, exams

  Education in Cambodia suffered a disastrous loss after the Khmer Rouge period. The government is trying hard to return education to previous standards. But what does the public school system look like nowadays?

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  Private & international schools in Cambodia

  The only option for expats?

  Classes tend to be smaller and teachers are more experienced in private schools, resulting in a good standard of education. For expat families this system of private and international schools is often the only viable option.

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  Cambodian higher education

  Vocational or tertiary education?

  After finishing secondary school, students can choose between vocational education and tertiary education. But what will happen to those who cannot afford either?

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