The Bago Region government has announced that it is arranging for students from schools that are unable to open for various reasons to take placement tests, allowing them to continue their education in appropriate grade levels.
This was stated by a relevant official from the regional government in responding to a starred question regarding education raised by U Nyan Win, Hluttaw representative for Zegon Constituency 1, during the second regular session of the Third Bago Region Hluttaw.
In pursuit of the Ministry of Education’s guidance, this special programme was initiated to allow school-age children who have been out of the formal school system for various reasons since the 2021-2022 academic year. This initiative includes students from basic education schools, as well as those from private schools and monastic schools. The official explained that students from Grade 2 to 9 sat for these tests from 15 to 20 June.
Furthermore, support is being provided to teachers from these schools. “Teachers who have completed two years of service are permitted to apply for transfers and promotions,” the official said.
These programmes are expected to restore educational opportunities for children currently outside the school system, while also contributing to the stability of teachers’ jobs.
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