Current official ministry strategic framework.
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Education in Cambodia
DATA2024-28
Primary grades 1 to 6 · lower secondary 7 to 9 · upper secondary 10 to 12
Cambodia's school structure is organized around six years of primary education, three years of lower secondary and three years of upper secondary education. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport's current strategic framework is the Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
Primary
Grades 1 to 6
Lower secondary
Grades 7 to 9
Upper secondary
Grades 10 to 12
Current strategy
2024-2028
Cambodia Education System
| Stage / measure | Structure or value | Current interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Grades 1 to 6 | Six-year primary stage |
| Lower secondary | Grades 7 to 9 | Three-year lower-secondary stage |
| Upper secondary | Grades 10 to 12 | Three-year upper-secondary stage |
| Policy framework | Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028 | Current ministry strategy |
* Reference period is shown with the figure.
A 6-3-3 school structure
Cambodia's general school sequence runs from grades 1 to 6 in primary education, grades 7 to 9 in lower secondary and grades 10 to 12 in upper secondary.
Nine years through lower secondary
Primary and lower secondary together cover grades 1 to 9. This provides the basic structural reference for comparing Cambodia with ISCED-based international education data.
Upper secondary and progression
Upper secondary covers grades 10 to 12 and leads toward the national completion and examination pathway used for access to post-secondary options.
Current ministry strategy
The Ministry's Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028 is the current planning framework. This page does not promote older enrollment totals as current where a newer official statistical table has not been directly verified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years is primary education in Cambodia?
Six years, grades 1 to 6.
Which grades are lower secondary?
Grades 7 to 9.
Which grades are upper secondary?
Grades 10 to 12.
How many school years are covered through lower secondary?
Nine years.
What is the current ministry strategy period?
2024 to 2028.
Why is there no headline enrollment total here?
A current official total was not added unless it could be directly verified from the latest ministry statistical source.
Sources and Methodology
Official statistical publication used for system-level terminology and grade structure.