By BUTH REAKSMEY KONGKEA
To participate in developing human resources in Cambodia, parents are now seen increasingly sending their children to study general knowledge at elementary and secondary schools, according to government officials and private schools’ officers.
Chea Se, Under Secretary of Sate in Education at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), said that currently, many Cambodian people had opted for private schooling for their children.
Chea Se said, “People think that studying at private schools provides better qualifications than those offered by the state curriculum. They also think that the teaching is stricter and the teachers harder working. Lastly they believe that security for students is much better in private schools.”
He told the Cambodia Weekly on July 15 that parents believed private schools combined the most up-to-date curricular, better equipment and facilities—all within an English speaking environment.
Kong Veasna, Adult Academic Deputy Manager of a Phnom Penh private educational establishments said that currently, more people and students opted to study privately because of greater parental confidence in academic programs.
Ek Darariddh, School Manager of another private school in Phnom Penh, said that many Cambodian students were choosing the private option. He reported that when his organization opened in 2006, there were only 153 students. This figure now stands at 575 students, an indication of how popular the private option is becoming.
He said, “The reason why there are more people sending their children to study privately because of the commitment to higher standards of academic achievement, with a view to creating graduates with a sense of purpose, service orientation and leadership abilities.”
Penh Sokha, General Manager with a private school, also in Phnom Penh reported increased student attendance, year after year. Enrollment in his establishment had risen from 500 in 2001 to 1000 today. He went on to state that his student population was sourced almost exclusively from the immediate vicinity.
Phon Samneang, Branch Manager of a private Kindergarten in Phnom Penh also reported increased student numbers over recent years. He too suggested the trend was a result of better qualified teachers and improved services. One such service enjoyed by parents was the organization’s use of vans to transport children to and from school.
He reported that across the five branches operating in Phnom Penh, his organization had a student population of over 15,000.
Ben Kosal, 45, a businessman in Phnom Penh, said he had sent his four children to study at a private English School in Phnom Penh since 2000.
He said, “I decided to send my daughters and sons to study at a private school because I believe the teachers there are more qualified. I also like the ease with which I can get feedback on my children’s academic progress.”
He said that he paid at least US $100 per month on school fees for his children.
Keo Vanny, 52, a Taxi-Driver in Phnom Penh, said that his two children were also sent to study part-time courses in English and Computer Training at a private school.
He said, “I sent my children to study at private school because I think that they receive a better service from their instructors. I am also happy with their choice of English and Computing as these appear to be the courses of the future. They should be assured of a job with qualifications in these subjects. I sincerely hope they can find better work with theses qualifications.”
To participate in developing human resources in Cambodia, parents are now seen increasingly sending their children to study general knowledge at elementary and secondary schools, according to government officials and private schools’ officers.
Chea Se, Under Secretary of Sate in Education at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), said that currently, many Cambodian people had opted for private schooling for their children.
Chea Se said, “People think that studying at private schools provides better qualifications than those offered by the state curriculum. They also think that the teaching is stricter and the teachers harder working. Lastly they believe that security for students is much better in private schools.”
He told the Cambodia Weekly on July 15 that parents believed private schools combined the most up-to-date curricular, better equipment and facilities—all within an English speaking environment.
Kong Veasna, Adult Academic Deputy Manager of a Phnom Penh private educational establishments said that currently, more people and students opted to study privately because of greater parental confidence in academic programs.
Ek Darariddh, School Manager of another private school in Phnom Penh, said that many Cambodian students were choosing the private option. He reported that when his organization opened in 2006, there were only 153 students. This figure now stands at 575 students, an indication of how popular the private option is becoming.
He said, “The reason why there are more people sending their children to study privately because of the commitment to higher standards of academic achievement, with a view to creating graduates with a sense of purpose, service orientation and leadership abilities.”
Penh Sokha, General Manager with a private school, also in Phnom Penh reported increased student attendance, year after year. Enrollment in his establishment had risen from 500 in 2001 to 1000 today. He went on to state that his student population was sourced almost exclusively from the immediate vicinity.
Phon Samneang, Branch Manager of a private Kindergarten in Phnom Penh also reported increased student numbers over recent years. He too suggested the trend was a result of better qualified teachers and improved services. One such service enjoyed by parents was the organization’s use of vans to transport children to and from school.
He reported that across the five branches operating in Phnom Penh, his organization had a student population of over 15,000.
Ben Kosal, 45, a businessman in Phnom Penh, said he had sent his four children to study at a private English School in Phnom Penh since 2000.
He said, “I decided to send my daughters and sons to study at a private school because I believe the teachers there are more qualified. I also like the ease with which I can get feedback on my children’s academic progress.”
He said that he paid at least US $100 per month on school fees for his children.
Keo Vanny, 52, a Taxi-Driver in Phnom Penh, said that his two children were also sent to study part-time courses in English and Computer Training at a private school.
He said, “I sent my children to study at private school because I think that they receive a better service from their instructors. I am also happy with their choice of English and Computing as these appear to be the courses of the future. They should be assured of a job with qualifications in these subjects. I sincerely hope they can find better work with theses qualifications.”
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