Cambodia’s Educational System Reform and Development toward Quality and Accessibility of Education

This article provides an overview of Cambodia’s educational system, focusing on its historical perspectives, reform efforts, and development. Since 2000, education worldwide has made significant progress with the Global Education Vision 2030 to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all. The article states the Royal Government of Cambodia has implemented educational policies and strategies to achieve its Education Vision 2030, focusing on human resources development, schooling quality, and learning outcomes. The article reviews the progress made in rebuilding the education system, which had suffered during political and civil unrest. It traces the evolution of Cambodia’s educational system from the French colonial era to the present, highlighting key reforms and developments. The article also discusses the country’s commitment to achieving international and national educational goals, specifically the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG4) Education 2030 and Cambodia’s Sustainable Development Goals (CSDGs) 2030. Despite notable advancements, challenges remain, particularly regarding teacher quality and student access to learning. The article emphasizes the need for significant improvements in teacher qualification and training. Ultimately, this research contributes to the Roadmap for global education modernization by 2030.