Education10/5/2026 2:59:16 PM
More than 40% of the primary classes across the Lao PDR are multigrade, with students from two or more grade levels learning together in the same classroom. These classes are particularly common in rural and remote areas. Recent declines in teacher numbers are expected to make this type of classroom more prevalent.
Education9/30/2026 4:04:29 PM
The Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, has launched new research into the factors that support children’s Lao language and literacy development, particularly for students who speak a language other than Lao at home. This research was conducted by the Lao Language Research Center of the Research Institute for Educational Sciences (RIES) in collaboration with the BEQUAL program.
Education9/17/2026 9:48:58 PM
The presentation highlights how evidence, classroom research and partnership have strengthened Lao language and literacy foundations for Grade 1 students, particularly non-Lao-speaking children
Education9/4/2026 7:01:09 PM
The National University of Laos (NUOL) has honored six distinguished individuals with non-regular academic titles and honorary doctorates in recognition of their significant contributions to national development, education, public administration, environmental management and social development.
Education9/1/2026 12:49:25 PM
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on education authorities, teachers, parents, students and society as a whole to strengthen efforts to improve education quality and address remaining challenges as the 2026–2027 academic year begins.
Education8/31/2026 8:01:40 PM
Vientiane Capital officially opened the 2026–2027 academic year on August 31, with schools across the capital scheduled to begin classes on September 1.
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Education8/29/2026 9:42:30 PM
The Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program, has released 50 new animated audio stories to support the teaching and learning of Spoken Lao in Grade 1 classrooms nationwide. With around 40% of Grade 1 children not yet confident speaking Lao when they start school, the Spoken Lao approach helps them acquire the speaking and listening skills they need for learning.
