The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is currently working on a major project to align the National School Curriculum (NSC) with international standards set by Cambridge International.  Set to be completed by July 2025, this alignment will significantly impact all schools across the country, aiming to modernize and …

The Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report (Q4 2024), recently published by the National Statistics Bureau presents that the overall employment rate is 96.9 percent and the National Unemployment Rate at 3.11 percent. This national figure shows troubling disparities between genders and geographic locations, particularly highlighting the struggles of women and …

Recently, the Education Minister announced the decision to reinstate the class 10 cut-off point, prompting significant concern. Citing concerns over the relatively low exam scores among students, Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa emphasized that the reintroduction of cut-off point for class 10 students would help raise academic standards and better reflect …

The previous government, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), introduced a policy that removed the class 10 cut-off point, enabling all students to progress to class 11, regardless of their academic performance. This policy was designed to provide every student with equal opportunities to complete their education, particularly benefiting those from low-income …

During the last press conference, the Opposition Party suggested that instead of establishing more central schools, efforts should be focused on digitizing classrooms to enhance student learning.  The Opposition also raised concerns that merging lower and higher classes within central schools might divide teachers’ attention, potentially affecting the performance of …

The importance of Information Technology (IT) in education and economic development cannot be overstated, especially with Bhutan’s vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and its transition toward an innovation-driven economy.  However, last year, despite remaining part of the curriculum, IT was removed from the list of graded subjects for the …

With the National Education Policy (NEP) 2024 now approved, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has begun implementing key reforms to enhance Bhutan’s education system. These reforms focus on curriculum alignment, teacher evaluation, and STEM education, among other areas.   One of the major changes is aligning Bhutan’s school …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has outlined plans to establish a premier STEM school at Drukgyel, Paro. This initiative is part of Bhutan’s long-term vision to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into its education system. Aligned with the Royal Kasho on education reform, the school …

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) has witnessed a troubling decline in student admissions, with intake percentages dropping significantly from 2023 to 2024. In 2023, RUB admitted 2,105 students under government scholarships, which accounted for just 20% of the total 8,823 pass-outs from the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) …

The Gyalsung Training 2025 will offer its streamlined three-month program aimed at preparing the Bhutanese youth for well-rounded development and responsible citizenship. According to Gyalsung Media, the program will run in two cohorts, similar to 2024. The first cohort will undergo training from 1st April to 30th June 2025, while …