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13th RTC Graduation Celebration
The Royal Thimphu College (RTC) celebrated its 13th Graduation Day yesterday honoring the remarkable achievements of the 330 graduates of the 2024…
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798 Nachung Scouts of Class IV and VI from all Primary Schools under Thimphu Thromde participates in the Mobile Scouts Camp
The Scouts Unit under the Scouts & Sports Division of the Department of Education Programmes successfully trained 798 Nachung Scouts including 397…
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Ambassador of Canada to Bhutan called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo
The Ambassador of Canada to Bhutan, His Excellency Cameron MacKay met with the Hon’ble Lyonpo yesterday engaging in fruitful discussions focused on…
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞
In the eighth century, it is believed that Rinpoche was born as an eight-year-old boy within a lotus flower on the lake…
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Bhutan celebrates the first-ever International Day of Play
Bhutan joined the global community yesterday to celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play at Changlingmithang Stadium in Thimphu. The event brought…
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Building Partnership with the Best
Kasetsart University (KU), one of the Thailand’s oldest and most prestigious universities, has been instrumental in advancing agricultural education and research since…
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Call on by Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Bhutan
His Excellency Weerakkody Mudiyanselage Dharmapal, the Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Bhutan met today with the Hon’ble…
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Call on by the Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Bhutan
His Excellency Philip Green OAM, the Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to Bhutan called on the Hon’ble Minister for Education and…
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National School Drama Competition resumes to highlight the literary and dramatic talents of students
Honouring the 34th birth anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development re-launched the National School Drama…
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐧!
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐧!
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Library management training for Youth Centre staff
Considering the advancement in technology, the library management of the Youth Centers will soon be managed digitally. The library is an integral…
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Fourth National Action Research Seminar featured 15 top educational research papers
The 4th National Action Research Seminar held over two days on May 30-31 in Paro presented 15 exceptional action research papers aimed…
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Bhutan to have Period-Friendly Schools in Five Years
In a significant step towards improving menstrual health and hygiene, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development has committed to ensuring that…
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Art Competition organized by the RSPN Bhutan
This 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 join us for an Art Competition organized by the RSPN Bhutan with the theme, Our #Responsibility for…
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Sherubtse and Yonphula Centenary Colleges celebrates 15th Convocation Ceremony
Sherubtse College, a beacon of academic excellence on May 26, hosted the Royal University of Bhutan’s 15th convocation ceremony to honour the…
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Teachers attend Comprehensive Sexuality Education training
A blended approach of both online and in-person training on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) concluded on May 25 with practical sessions including…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits TTI-Chumey
On May 24, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development paid a visit to the Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Chumey,…
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11th Education Sector Coordination Meeting
The 11th Education Sector Coordination Meeting was convened on May 22 in Thimphu bringing together key stakeholders from the Global Partnership for…
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Ministry collaborates with GovTech for ICT & Digital Service Transformation
On May 24, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Government Technology (GovTech) Agency made a significant move by…
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮
Duechen Nga Zom or Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana is observed on the 15th day of the fourth month of Bhutanese calendar. It was…
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GPE Country Lead for Bhutan visits Ministry
Mr. Javier Luque, the Country Lead for Bhutan at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Secretariat had a meeting today with the…
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Empowering out-of-school youths on Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Twenty-four out-of-school youths including 7 boys and 17 girls are attending a 5-day workshop on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Thimphu. The…
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Finland’s Ambassador-Designate to Bhutan called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo
The Ambassador-Designate of Finland to Bhutan, His Excellency Mr. Kimmo Juhani Lahdevirta called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo meets with Ambassador-Designate of Brazil to Bhutan
On May 9, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development met with His Excellency Mr. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega, Brazil’s…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits Chundu Armed Forces Public School
On May 8, the Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skills Development accompanied by Dasho Dzongdag, Haa and senior officials paid a visit…
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Ministry and RIGSS signs MoU to enhance leadership training
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS) signed a MoU on May…
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Bhutan marks National Teachers’ Day with Saturday Off Declaration
On May 2, coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo engages with Students and Teachers in Paro
On April 30, the esteemed Lyonpo for the Education and Skills Development embarked on a visit to three educational institutions in Paro:…
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Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo
The day, May 2 is also observed as the National Teacher’s Day in honor to commemorate His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo’s…
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𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits Druk Gyalpo’s Institute
The Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development accompanied by the Director General of the Department of School Education embarked on a…
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Bhutan Celebrates Girls in ICT Day with Innovation and Empowerment
Bhutan embraced the spirit of empowerment and innovation as thirteen groups of women professionals and college students showcased their real-world application projects…
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National Skills Competition Champions TVET Pathways
The National Skills Competition 2024 in Sarpang marked a significant milestone in promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as viable…
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Zhabdrung Kuchoe
Zhabdrung Kuchoe observed on the 10th day of the third Bhutanese month every year marks the day when Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel passed away at the Punakha…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo engages with Students and Teachers in Samtse
The Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development embarked on a comprehensive tour across several schools in Samtse marking a proactive step…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits four gewogs in Samtse
The Hon’ble Lyonpo for the Education and Skills Development held separate meetings with the residents of Yoseltse and Ugyentse gewogs on April…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo bestowed badges to 26 students of Sang-Ngag-Chhoeling LSS
On April 10, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development bestowed captain badges to 26 students of Sang-Ngag-Chhoeling LSS in Samtse…
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Students at Sherabgatshel MSS now have access to safe drinking water
Students at Sherubgatshel Middle Secondary School in Samtse now have a reason for celebration as they have been provided with access to…
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CT scan machine officially inaugurated at Samtse Hospital
Coinciding with World Health Day on April 7, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development, Yeezang De Thapa; the Health Dasho…
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Primary school students showcase coding talents at Hamster Bot Exhibition
In an interactive learning program aimed at nurturing young minds towards innovation and technological skills, more than 60 primary students from Class…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo meets Samtse Dzongkhag staff
On April 6, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development convened a meeting with Samtse Dasho Dzongda, Dzongrab, education sector heads…
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Health Empowerment: Celebrating World Health Day in Samtse
This year, Bhutan observed World Health Day in Samtse with the theme “My Health, My Right,” to empower individuals in embracing healthier…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits Samtse
The Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development is currently undertaking an official visit to Samtse Dzongkhag from April 4 to 12…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits Changangkha Middle Secondary School
On April 2, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development visited Changangkha Middle Secondary School in Thimphu marking her first official…
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Mr. Tim Curtis pays a courtesy call on Hon’ble Lyonpo
Mr. Tim Curtis paid a courtesy call to the Hon’ble Education and Skills Development Lyonpo, marking his first visit to Bhutan after…
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Eden Lucky Tshomo Wins 16th Golden Youth Award
Eden Lucky Tshomo, a student from Ugyen Academy in Punakha won the prestigious 16th Golden Youth Award (GYA) marking a significant milestone…
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YHSS celebrates HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck’s Birth Anniversary with Fruit Tree Plantation
In honor of the 4th Birth Anniversary of HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School (YHSS) embarked on a green initiative…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo meets Thai Ambassador to Bhutan
The Ambassador of Thailand to Bhutan, Her Excellency Makawadee Sumitmor called on the Hon’ble Education and Skills Development Minister, Yeezang De Thapa…
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Burnout Mitigation and Wellbeing Programme
A total of 145 dedicated counsellors comprising 63 females and 82 males along with officials from the Career Education and Counselling Division…
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BHUTAN 2020 Safe Water Project hits milestone in providing safe drinking water to schools
In a significant stride towards ensuring safe drinking water for schools in Bhutan, the BHUTAN 2020 Safe Water Project reached a significant…
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World Bank delegation called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo
Today, a six-member delegation from the World Bank led by Mr. Abdoulaye Seck, the Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan called on…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo meets UN Resident Coordinator and WFP Country Director and Representative
The Hon’ble Lyonpo for the Education and Skills Development engaged in fruitful discussions with the UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Karla Robin Hershey…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo meets DEOs and TEOs
On March 13, the Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skills Development accompanied by the Director General of DSE and the Director of…
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Ministry receives 2000 copies of book, The Little Astronaut
Sponsored by the India-Bhutan Foundation, OxMedia based in Thimphu donated 2000 copies of a book, The Little Astronaut II to the Ministry…
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Fourteen graduates complete the 5th batch of Bhutan Middle Management Hotel Program
Fourteen graduates have completed the 5th batch of the Bhutan Middle Management Hotel Program at the Royal Institute for Tourism & Hospitality,…
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Enhancing Teaching through Innovative Practices and ICT Integration
A total of 156 secondary school STEM teachers attended a professional development program held across four locations: Thimphu, Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Trashigang…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo meets Phuentsholing Thromde staff
The Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development on February 25 held a meeting with staff of Phuentsholing Thromde including Dasho Thrompon,…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo visits three schools in Samdrup Jongkhar
On February 24, the Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skills Development made a visit to Pemathang LSS, Orong HSS and Orong LSS…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Jigme Namgyel Engineering College
Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) located in Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar celebrated a significant milestone on February 22 as it marked its 50th…
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Team Wangdue wins the National Space Challenge 2024
Team Wangdue emerged victorious in the National Space Challenge 2024 with their innovative hydro rocket design featuring aluminum fins and a 3D-printed…
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Hon’ble Minister visits Samdrup Jongkhar
On February 22, the Hon’ble Lyonpo for the Education and Skills Development in Samdrup Jongkhar met with a team led by Dasho…
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Educare Skill, the country’s first online learning platform launched
Educare Skill, the first online learning platform in the country was launched on February 21 in Thimphu to transform daily learning into a joyful…
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Bhutan Scouts Association honours three Scoutmaster for their Exemplary Services
Today, on this special occasion of the National Scouts Day coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King, the Bhutan…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo graces the opening of the 61st batch of Accelerated De-suung Training
The Hon’ble Education and Skills Development Lyonpo, Dimple Thapa graced the opening ceremony of the 61st batch of Accelerated De-suung Training yesterday…
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Ministry welcomes the New Secretary
The Ministry extends a warm welcome to Dasho Tshewang Chophel Dorji who has assumed the role of Secretary at the Ministry of…
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The HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award
The HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award
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𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐄/𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰
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Ministry welcomes Her Excellency, Dimple Thapa as the new Minister
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development extends a warm welcome to Her Excellency, Dimple Thapa who assumed the role of the…
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Ministry initiates Immersion Programme for Teachers
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has initiated an Immersion Programme for teachers aimed at enhancing their capabilities to meet the…
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Winter Youth Resilience and Leadership Development Programme 2024: Awakening the Basic Goodness Within
A total of 320 students including 240 girls and 80 boys of grades VII-XII are attending a 14-day Winter Youth Resilience and…
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Youth Exchange Programme in New Delhi
As a part of the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP), a group of 12 Scout Student Leaders is currently in India with two…
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Winter Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme being rolled out through Youth Centres
A total of 163 youth including 70 boys and 93 girls aged between 13-18 years are attending the 10-day Winter Youth Engagement…
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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
The Ministry would like to extend our hearty 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 to all for their exceptional achievements.
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Relocation of the Department of Education Programmes Office
We would like to notify that the Department of Education Programmes under the Ministry has shifted its office from the Doebum Lam…
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Chunipa Losar Tashi Delek to Everyone!
May the New #Lunar Year bring new beginnings to all with good health, peace and prosperity. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: In the east, the first day of…
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Ministry welcomes five new officers
The Ministry’s Hon’ble Acting Secretary, today on behalf of the Education and Skills Development fraternity extended a warm welcome to five new…
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20th NToT workshop for Y-PEER Networks in Thimphu
A total of 35 youth including 15 boys and 20 girls are attending the 20th National Training of Trainers (NToT) workshop for Y-PEER…
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Nyilo Tashi Delek !!!
#Nyilo meaning “good year,” according to the Bhutanese calendar based on Buddhist astrology, is the first day of winter and the shortest…
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Orientation programme to enhance National School Curriculum delivery
Out of the 265 candidates selected from the BCSE 2023 in the B.Ed. category for Primary, Secondary and Dzongkha, 166 attended an…
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Chess coaching and tournament for youths
A total of 294 youths including 206 boys and 88 girls attended a three-day chess coaching and tournament which started on December…
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Ministry celebrates the Royal Civil Service Award 2023
Coinciding with the auspicious day, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development celebrated the Royal Civil Service Award 2023 on December 15….
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Happy 116th National Day!
With joyous hearts, the Sherig and Skills Development Fraternity joins the nation in celebrating the 116th National Day. On this historic occasion,…
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Youth volunteers attend Young Bhutan Network Capacity Development Workshop
A total of 27 youth volunteers from seven youth-led groups under Young Bhutan Network (YBN) attended a three-day capacity development workshop from…
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟔𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐤 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨
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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development warmly welcomed Major General Dorji Rinchen, Deputy COO of the Royal Bhutan Army on November…
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Hon’ble Lyonpo hands over the Ministerial responsibilities to the Acting Secretary
The outgoing Hon’ble Lyonpo, Jai Bir Rai officially handed over the Ministerial responsibilities to the Acting Secretary, Tshewang Chophel Dorji on November…
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 !!!
On the auspicious occasion of the Lhabab Duechen or the Descending Day of Lord Buddha, we would like to offer our sincere…
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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲
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Happy and Prosperous Dashain to everyone
We extend our heartfelt wishes for a Happy and Prosperous Dashain to everyone who celebrates it. May the blessings of Goddess Durga…
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Yangchenphug HSS wins 2023 Bhutan Higher Secondary School Championship
Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School (HSS) emerged as a winner of the 2023 Bhutan Higher Secondary School Championship (Football) after defeating Chukha Central…
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Ministry receives 1000 pairs of spectacles
Ms. Nuanit Boonnom from Thailand, a cherished friend of Bhutan made a generous donation of 1000 pairs of spectacles to the Ministry…
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Bhutan marks World Mental Health Day
Bhutan celebrated World Mental Health Day yesterday in Thimphu under the national theme, ‘Mental Health for All: A Multisectoral Approach for People-Centred…
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Mr. Libing Wang from UNESCO Bangkok visits Ministry
Mr. Libing Wang, the Chief of Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development (EISD) at UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand…
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BQPCA Director joins NAB as the Secretary General
The Director of the Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) assumed the esteemed role of Secretary General in the National Assembly…
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Empowering CLC instructors through Bakery training
Chencho Lham, a dedicated Community Learning Center (CLC) instructor completed a bakery training which was held from September 21-30 at the NLD…
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Blessed Rainy Day
September 24 is a national holiday to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Thruebab or the Blessed Rainy Day. The day is a…
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Advanced tailoring training for CLC instructors concludes in Thimphu
Around 27 community learning center instructors from 20 Dzongkhags attended a 10-day advanced training on tailoring. The training which commenced on September…
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Towards enhancing the country’s TVET sector
The workforce landscape in Bhutan and worldwide is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, globalization and changing market demands. In order to…
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RENEW and Edith Cowan University join hands to enhance Education Cooperation
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck, the President of Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) graced the signing of…
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Second batch of multimedia skills training for out-of-school youth starts at iBEST INSTITUTE
Coordinated by the Programme and Youth Coordination Division of the Department of Education Programmes, a three-month-long multimedia skills training for out-of-school youth…
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Workshop on ICPD Dash: Race to Three Zeroes
A total of 27 Y-PEER members, 3 each from 9 networks attended the two-day workshop themed ‘ICPD Dash: Race to Three Zeroes…
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Three-day workshop empowers Non-Formal Education Management
The “Hands-on Training Workshop on Non-Formal Education Management Information System (NFE-MIS),” held from August 17-19 in the picturesque setting of Paro ended…
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Bhutan’s Badminton stars gear up for South Asia Junior Championship 2023
A group of eight young athletes from Bhutan is gearing up to participate in the Badminton South Asia Regional Junior Championship 2023…
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Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck advocates for women empowerment and public health
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck, the Royal Patron of the Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) and the…
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World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo
The World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, Mr. Abdoulaye Seck called on the Hon’ble Education and Skills Development Minister, Jai…
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19th Y-PEER National Training of Trainers
A total of 59 youths including 19 male and 40 female attended the 19th National Training of Trainers for Y-PEER Networks in…
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First Sermon of Lord Buddha
The auspicious occasion of Drukpa Tshezhi also known as the First Sermon of Lord Buddha is observed on the fourth day of…
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Strengthening Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning through the Bridge Bhutan Project
We are delighted to share that the Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Jungyoul Lee; Political/Economic Affairs Researcher, Ms. Haeyeon Kim and Young…
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Two Bhutanese students receive Japanese MBBS scholarship
Two Bhutanese students, Yutso Tsezin Wangchuck and Rigzay Lhamo have been awarded a scholarship from Japan to pursue a six-year Bachelor of…
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𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞
On the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, we would like to offer our sincere prayers for the well-being…
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Closing Ceremony of Critical Skills Training (CST) for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Tailoring and Fundamental Computer Training
[Thimphu, June 23, 2023] The Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD) under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)…
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Bhutan Qualifications Framework 2023 launched
The Ministry launched the Bhutan Qualifications Framework 2023 yesterday as a guide for the qualification system to ensure high-quality education and training…
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Ministry signs MoU with Hear Hear for Bhutan to enhance Primary English Curriculum
The Ministry and Hear Hear for Bhutan (HHfB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to improve early literacy skills in the…
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Digital literacy programme starts in Sephu
A two-day digital literacy rollout programme has begun in Sephu Primary School in Wangdue on June 13. It is being coordinated by…
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Ministry recognises “His Royal Highness Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award” winners
The Ministry has honored six students on June 4 for their outstanding performance in the first-ever “His Royal Highness Gyalsey Annual Mathematics…
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EMIS capacity building training to ensure quality education data
The Ministry’s digital initiative, the Education Management Information System (EMIS) is expected to enhance the quality of education data. Towards this, the…
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Mitsubishi Asian Children’s Enikki Festa: Grand Prix Award Winner
Congratulations to Sangay Chezom Sherpa of Damphu Middle Secondary School (MSS) for winning the Grand Prix Award. She is currently studying in…
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Second National Conference on Higher Education
The second National Conference on Higher Education was held in Samtse on May 14 and 15. It was an excellent forum to explore…
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World Bank Human Development Mission called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo
The World Bank Human Development Mission led by Ms. Lynne Sherburne-Benz, the Regional Director for Human Development called on the Hon’ble Lyonpo…
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Digital Literacy training for adolescent girl kick starts
The digital literacy training of trainers for adolescent girls has begun yesterday in Thimphu. It is being coordinated by the Programme Coordination…
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Adolescent friendly health service resumes at Thimphu YFISC
The Thimphu Youth-friendly Integrated Service Center – YFISC was started in April 2019 with the main objective of providing integrated services such…
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Training of Trainers workshop for School Sports Instructor on Fitness test
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UNESCO supports capacity building for Diagnostic Assessment in Bhutan
The capacity building workshop for Diagnostic Assessment to identify and mitigate learning gaps particularly those encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic has been completed. As part of…
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His Royal Highness Gyaltshap Jigme Dorji Wangchuck graces golden jubilee celebration of Muenselling Institute
The country’s oldest institute for visually impaired students, the Muenselling Institute, Khaling in Trashigang celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 13 April 2023,…
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Trans Bhutan Trail Walk Program 2023
Thimphu Thromde Scout Association Trans Bhutan Trail Walk Program 2023 “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,…
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Completion of Certificate course in Acting-Black Box Theatre
A total of 11 enthusiastic youths have successfully completed 2 months long training in basic Acting-The Black Box theatre- batch 02 on…
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Multimedia skills training for youths completed
A 14-week-long training on multimedia skills for NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) youths which was coordinated by the Programme Coordination…
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First Higher Secondary School in Yoeseltse gewog inaugurated
On March 6, Yoeseltse Middle Secondary School in Yoeseltse gewog, Samtse became a higher secondary school (HSS). The lone stream available this…
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Adult Scout Leaders recognized for their outstanding and long services to Scouting in Bhutan
Three Adult Scout Leaders recognized for their outstanding and long services to Scouting in Bhutan! Coinciding the 9th National Scouts Day…
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National Education Assessment 2021-2022 Grade III Report launched
The Ministry launched the National Education Assessment 2021-2022 Grade III Report on March 4. The report published by the Bhutan Council for…
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Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) training begins at Paro College of Education
A 3 months long training in Early Childhood Care and Development began at Paro College of Education (PCE), Paro on 01 March…
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Courtesy call on by the World Bank Country Director for Bhutan and Bangladesh
The Hon’ble Lyonpo and Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development met Mr. Abdoulaye Seck, the new World…
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Doongna gewog gets its first Middle Secondary School
Dungna Lower Secondary School (LSS) in Doongna gewog, Chukha has been upgraded to Middle Secondary School (MSS), the first MSS in the…
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Meet the National Toppers 2022
• Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) • Language and Culture Studies Certificate (LCSC) • Class VIII Common Examination The Ministry…
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Tuition Scholarship for Master’s Study in Bhutan: Awarding Ceremony February 2, 2023
The Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development (DWPSD), under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), awarded tuition scholarships for…
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Institute Certificate course in Acting-Black Box Theatre
A total of 15 enthusiastic youths are taking part in a two-month-long training in The Black Box theatre- batch 02 which begins…
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Hon’ble Sherig Lyonpo graced the opening of the 54th batch of Accelerated De-suung Training
Hon’ble Sherig Lyonpo graced the opening of the 54th batch of Accelerated De-suung Training. The 54th batch of the Accelerated De-suung Training Program…
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18th Y-PEER NToT workshop in Thimphu ends
Coordinated by Program Coordination Division of the Department of Education Programs, the 18th National Training of Trainers (NToT) workshop for Y-PEER members…
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Ministry of Education & Skills Development
The Ministry of Education is now the Ministry of Education and Skills Development from today! The ‘Ministry of Education’ has become the…
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7th National Y-PEER Meet
A total of 110 youth from 14 Y-PEER Networks are attending the 7th National Y-PEER Meet at the College of Science and…
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Mr. Wangpo Tenzin retires
The Ministry Acknowledges Mr. Wangpo Tenzin for his 36 years of dedicated service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum as he retires today. He joined…
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CIVIL SERVICE AWARD 2022
To fulfill the noble wishes of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo to recognize the utmost dedication and loyalty of civil servants and…
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Workshop on Youth Volunteerism and Civic Engagement
A total of 35 youth volunteers from 13 youth-led groups attended a workshop on Youth Volunteerism and Civic Engagement in Thimphu yesterday coinciding…
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Winners for Secondary Schools Aerobics Competition 2022
The Games and Sports Division, Department of Youth and Sports is pleased to announce the winners of the Aerobics (Musical Dance) Competitions…
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Multimedia training for school drop-out Youths
Multimedia training for school drop-out youths rolled out through iBEST INSTITUTE In line with the mandate of the Ministry of Education to…
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First model-inclusive ECCD Centre launched in Thimphu
The country’s first model-inclusive Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centre was opened at Changangkha Middle Secondary School, an inclusive school in…
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First Ever STEM festival Held in Bhutan
First-ever STEM Festival held in Thimphu The first-ever STEM Festival was held at the Coronation Park in Thimphu on 11-12 November…
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New Acting Secretary joins the Ministry of Education
The Sherig Family is pleased to welcome the Ministry’s Acting Secretary, Tshewang Chophel Dorji through a simple khadar ceremony held today. Prior…
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Felicitation Programme
The Ministry of Education has organized a felicitation programme on 11 th October 2022, to honor and recognize the excellence achieved by…
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Trans Bhutan Trail Scout Walk
A total of 24 Scouts is participating in Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT) Scout Walk. They represent 20 Dzongkhags and 4 Thromdes. The…
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𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭
The Ministry of Education organized a ceremony to mark the rolling out of the first phase of organizational restructuring in the Ministry…
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Korean Ambassador calls on the Sherig Lyonpo
His Excellency, Mr. Lee Jang-keun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bhutan based in Dhaka, Bangladesh called on the Hon’ble Sherig…
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Skill development program for support staff kicks-off
Around 30 support staff from the Ministry of Education are undertaking a skill development program on tailoring and baking as a part…
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National Youth Chess Championship 2022 Winners
Lhundrup Minjur Dorji, a Class VIII student of Dr. Tobgyel School representing Thimphu Youth Friendly Integrated Service Center (YFISC) won the first…
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Digital classrooms for Dechenchholing HSS and Loselling MSS
An innovative ICT-integrated pilot lab classroom has been set up at Dechenchholing Higher Secondary School (HSS) and Loselling Middle Secondary School (MSS)…
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New academic building and Community Learning Centre for Gasa Primary School
A new academic building and the Community Learning Centre were inaugurated at Gasa Primary School on August 27. Both facilities were inaugurated…
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𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Ngawang Pelden Jamtsho from Motithang Higher Secondary School in Thimphu bagged the 2022 Golden Youth Award (GYA) while Sangay Yeshi from Gongzim…
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Education in Emergency (EiE) Prioritized and Adapted Curriculum
Education in Emergency (EiE) Prioritized and Adapted Curriculum AC & PC KS 1 (word format) (pdf format) AC & PC KS 2…
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Self-instructional Materials (SIM) – Volume -III
Self-Instructional Materials (Volume – III) Key Stage I (Class PP – Volume III) Key Stage I (Class I – Volume III) Key…
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Self-instructional Materials (SIM) – Volume-II
Self-Instructional Materials (Volume – II) Key Stage I (Class PP – Volume II) Key Stage I (Class I – Volume II) Key…
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Self-Instructional Materials – Volume-I
Download Self-Instructional Materials Key Stage 1_: Class PP Key Stage 1_: Class 1 Key Stage 1_: Class 2 Key Stage 1_: Class…
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Launch of Self-Instructional Materials (SIM)
Launch of Self-Instructional Materials (SIM) The Ministry of Education is pleased to launch Self-Instructional Materials (SIMs), an alternative educational resource through print…
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HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY
HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY – message from Sherig Lyonpo
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Scouts Volunteered to join Dessups on duty at Centenary Farmers’ Market
Twenty Leadership Scouts volunteered to join Dessups on duty at Centenary Farmer’s Market, Thimphu on 26th and 27th April, to regulate the…
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COVID-19: Situation update worldwide
Situation update worldwide, as of 27 April 2020
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Situation update worldwide, as of 21 April 2020
Situation update worldwide, as of 21 April 2020
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Situation update worldwide, as of 18 April 2020
Situation update worldwide, as of 18 April 2020
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COVID-19 : Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
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