(KPL) On Jun 30, the French International School of Vientiane hosted the Baccalaureate awards ceremony for the 30 international students who completed their secondary education. The 2020 promotion had a 100% success rate. The French Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Ms Florence Jeanblanc-Risler, and school’s head principal congratulated them in attendance of their families and teachers.

(KPL) Minxin Chinese International School (MCIS) has scheduled to open its teaching and learning for kindergarten 1 and 2 levels within a temporary school premises at Landmark Hotel, Vientiane Capital this September.

(KPL) The Panyathip International School, a leading international school in Vientiane Capital, has confirmed is readiness to resume regular teaching and learning on Jun 2 with combat and preventive measures tightened against Covid-19.

(KPL) Lao schools and universities have still not reopened: they have been at a standstill since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis undoubtedly poses difficulties for higher education institutions. However, it is also a good opportunity for academic actors to think differently and develop new approaches. More than 60 representatives of universities and teacher training colleges in Laos gathered around an online conference on the prospects for a medium-term strategy in this area.

(KPL) The government of Japan is providing grant assistance worth USD 288,211 for constructing school libraries and supporting reading skills of students in Vientiane Province. The project grant contract was signed at the Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR on 25 February 2020 between Mr. Keiichi Iwamoto, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission to the Lao PDR, and Ms. Soulaphy Viravong, Representative in the Lao PDR of “Action with Lao Children (ALC)”, the Japanese non-profit organisation that initiated and manages the project.

(KPL) The Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs sponsored a three week training course on “Basic English Language and Communication Skills” for 26 Lao government officials from 20 Jan-7 Feb.

(KPL) For the first time, students of technical and vocational education training (TVET) in the Lao PDR were able to attend comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) courses. Six hundred students, mostly around age 14-22 in Bokeo TVET College enjoyed one-week intensive training on CSE at the end of 2019. They participated actively in interactive sessions on gender equality, healthy relationships, reproductive health, family planning, decision making, communication skills, and effective use of information and communication technology.

The Embassy of the Republic of India to the Lao PDR organized on Dec 24 at India Embassy in Vientiane a cultural event to enhance relationships and cooperation and promote cultural exchange between Laos and India.

(KPL) People in Dongnakham village, Adsaphangthong district, Savannakhet province are very happy and proud to have their old school rebuilt and equipped with equipment necessary for the studying of their children.

(KPL) Acronis Cyber Foundation in collaboration with Child’s Dream Foundation has built a primary school for Dongnakham village, Adsaphangthong district, Savannakhet province, with a joint funding of 350 million kip.