Education in Cambodia

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This book is the most comprehensive account yet published about the education system in Cambodia. It covers all system levels and draws upon the knowledge and insights of a wide range of leading Cambodian and foreign scholars. The book focuses on how the system has developed and is making progress. Significant achievements over the past two decades are evident, but many problems remain, including the poor quality of teaching, research and institutional management. Under-funding is an ongoing obstacle, but so too is a bureaucratic culture of resistance to change, a history of weak governance, and an anti-reform sentiment deriving from a teacher-centred and exam-driven curriculum. Achieving international standards must now be the system’s highest priority. To this end, the system must rid itself of conservatism, complacency and manipulation by parochial vested interests.

Brings together the perspectives of Cambodian and foreign scholars on the Cambodia education system

Throws light on the complex issues underlying education and prosperity in Cambodia

Documents recent research into remaining education weaknesses in Cambodia 

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Vincent McNamara

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“Education in Cambodia with its clearly presented tables, graphs and charts has been meticulously edited; and the layout and sub-section headings facilitate easy reading and subject searching. … Education in Cambodia - From Year Zero Towards International Standards is commended to this readership as a unique compilation. It also represents a challenge for further research and publication, especially by Cambodian nationals.” (David Sloper, Journal of International and Comparative Education, Vol. 12 (2), 2023)
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