The National Education Assessment (NEA) 2024 has revealed a worrying decline in student well-being alongside persistent gaps in teaching practices. The assessment covered not only academics, but also students’ well-being and school environments, while also taking insights from teachers and school leaders. Among Grade III students, those who reported “always” …

Bhutan had gifted a 1.5-acre plot of land to Bangladesh for the construction of its embassy in Hejo, symbolizing the growing partnership between Bhutan and Bangladesh. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bangladesh Chancery Complex and Ambassador’s Residence took place on 27 November 2023, and after years of careful planning and …

The Japan Alumni Association of Bhutan (JAAB), with support from the JICA Bhutan Office, has awarded this year’s mini-grant to a senior geologist Nityam Nepal at the Department of Geology and Mines (DoGM) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Nityam Nepal. She will use the grant to carry …

The YT Nursing Academy in Chhumey, Bumthang, has opened as Bhutan’s fourth private nursing institute, offering new opportunities for students from the central and eastern regions. The institute will commence operations with an initial intake of 50 students this year, offering a three-year diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) …

The National Education Policy (NEP) was developed in line with the Royal Decree issued by His Majesty The King on 17th December 2020, which called for urgent reforms in Bhutan’s education system. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has officially published the policy after extensive consultations and analysis …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is preparing a national teacher training program as Bhutan transitions toward the Cambridge Curriculum, an internationally benchmarked framework designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. MoESD stressed that the reform does not replace Bhutan’s national curriculum but integrates international best practices …

The Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) has clarified that admission to government run Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers is open to all children aged 3 to 5 years, with no preference based on family income. “The principle of equity is at the heart of our approach. …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has reported an 80 percent decline in student suicide cases so far this year compared to the same period in previous years. The Ministry says this is because of  the introduction of the School Health and Wellbeing strategy, which aims to strengthen …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is finalizing the Revised Ex-Country Referral Guidelines, 2nd Edition 2025, aiming to ensure that patients receive timely, safe, and high-quality treatment abroad while making efficient use of public resources. “The purpose of this revision is to help patients get the best treatment possible and to …

Starting from the 2026 academic session, the Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) will set the official school admission age at six years.  The Director of the Department of School Education, Tashi Namgyal, said the decision is based on looking at children’s physical and mental readiness, as well as …