The Royal Government of Cambodia remains committed to improving the quality of public education at all levels, from preschool to higher education, to develop the country’s human resources, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the inauguration of five new school buildings comprising 55 classrooms at Treal High School in Treal commune, Taing Kouk district, Kampong Thom province, the Prime Minister underscored the government’s focus on raising the quality of education in public schools across the country.
Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet said the Royal Government would continue expanding educational services closer to communities to ensure that children have equitable access to quality education.
He further emphasised that education is the most valuable investment in the future of children, families and the nation as a whole.
The inauguration of the new school buildings marks another achievement in the education sector and reflects the Royal Government’s strong commitment to improving physical infrastructure in public schools, providing students with better learning conditions and renewed opportunities for the future.
According to Kampong Thom Provincial Governor H.E. Nuon Pharat, under the “Everyone for Education” project, the Cambodian Oknha Association, led by Neak Oknha Ly Yong Phat, provided funding for the construction of the five school buildings, comprising 55 classrooms, at a total cost of US$2,039,460. The contribution also covered educational materials and various other facilities to support the development of the education sector in the province.
Kampong Thom province currently has 606 public general education schools and preschools, including 14 preschools, 500 primary schools, 67 lower secondary schools and 25 high schools. The province has a total of 1,223 school buildings comprising 5,229 classrooms, as well as 77 library buildings.
