Luang Prabang Province Education

Education Situation

Luang Prabang Province is located in northern Laos and is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The education system in Laos is overseen by the Ministry of Education and Sports, and consists of primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and tertiary education.

According to the World Bank, in 2019, the net enrollment rate for primary education in Luang Prabang Province was 94.4%, and the net enrollment rate for lower secondary education was 60.5%. The net enrollment rate for upper secondary education was 20.8%.

Despite progress in recent years, access to education remains a challenge in Luang Prabang Province, particularly in remote and rural areas. There is also a shortage of qualified teachers, particularly in science and mathematics.

To address these challenges, the government of Laos has implemented several education initiatives, such as the "Education for All" program, which aims to increase access to education in remote and rural areas, and the "National Quality Education Framework," which focuses on improving the quality of education.

Overall, while there have been improvements in the education system in Luang Prabang Province, there is still a need for further investment and support to ensure that all children have access to quality education.

Educational Institutions

Here are some major educational institutions in Luang Prabang Province:

Name Address Contact Information Note
Souphanouvong University National Road 13th, Ban Done Mai, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR +856 71 254931-2 Souphanouvong University (SU) is a university in Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos and its fourth largest city. It is one of five national universities in the country. It was established in accordance with the Prime Minister Decree, No 169/PM, dated 4 November 2003, and inaugurated on the following day. The University is named after Prince Souphanouvong, who was the first President of the Democratic People's Republic of Laos.
LEOT school PO BOX 615, The LEOT School, Ban Phanluang, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Tel: 856 30 988 7088
Numbers outside Laos: UK +44 1525 379968, New Zealand +64 4 384 4451
Email: info@leot.org.uk
Website: www.leot.org.uk
It’s great fun to explore the villages of Luang Prabang. The LEOT School is only a 15 minute walk across the Bamboo Bridge and through the village of Ban Phanluang.
École Francophone de Luang prabang Ban Khoy, B.P 114, Luang Prabang Luang prabang, 06000, Laos +856 20 28 169 076 French is the priority and they realise the need to also teach Lao and English. Run by a non-profit association officially registered in France. Any parent of a student becomes a member of the Parents Association. High quality education.
Luangprabang Teacher Training College Luang Prabang, Laos +856 71 212 058 /
Lovanh College Uparath Xiengkhong Luang Prabang, 01009 Laos +856 20 55 671 919 /
Big Brother Mouse V4WR+273, Luang Prabang, Laos http://www.bigbrothermouse.com/ They invite English-speaking visitors to come by at 9:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week, to practice English conversation with young people.
American English Academy - AEA V4XW+9VC, Luang Prabang, Laos +856 20 54 543 393
Phou Panya School V4FR+WF3, 1, Luang Prabang, Laos +856 71 212 963 Educational programs offered at Kindergarten and Primary school levels.
Xayadeth College V4PR+R69, Ban Visoun, Phetsarat Road, Luang Prabang, Laos +856 20 54 543 393 Teaching done by two GVI volunteers per class. No curriculum. They only speak English (no Lao). GVI teachers change every 4 weeks on average. Students potentially understand the rough meaning but not the details and specifics.
Kiettisack International School Manomai Rd, Ban Nongkham, Laos +856 71 252 433 Founded 2003. International school. High quality education. All years. Lao and foreign teachers.
Tamarind Cooking School Ban Wat Sene, Old Town, Luang Prabang 0600, Laos +856-71213128 Located in the downtown of Luang Prabang, it offers one-day courses as well as evening cooking classes with teachers, in an elegant environment where you can learn about everything from gathering ingredients to cooking.

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