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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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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 …
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The government’s proposal to create 63 central schools as part of the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP) has drawn significant attention. According to the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), these new central schools are designed to cater to students from pre-primary to class XII, with facilities to accommodate a …
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The latest Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) results reveal a significant disparity in subject-wise performance, with Mathematics emerging as a persistent challenge for students. According to the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA), the pass rates for English and Dzongkha stand in the 90s percentage. In contrast, …
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The latest Labour Force Survey Quarterly Report (Q4 2024) from the National Statistics Bureau presents a high overall employment rate of 96.9 percent, but a closer examination reveals troubling trends. Women and urban workers are bearing the impact of Bhutan’s unemployment crisis, highlighting persistent gender inequality and a growing urban-rural …
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India reports 8 cases while Bhutan stays unaffected On 4th January, China reported an increase in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering fears among the public that another pandemic, similar to COVID-19, might be starting. The Ministry of Health of China confirmed the rise in cases, though no specific data …
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Bhutan’s education system has long been characterized by its strong cultural values while making steps towards modernization to meet the evolving demands of a globalized world. However, a recent collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and Cambridge International indicates an important modification in the nation’s educational …
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