Nearly 1,300 private schools registered in Myanmar; More applications pending

According to U Nay Oak (St Paul), Chairperson of the Private Schools Association, Myanmar, nearly 1,300 private schools have been granted registration, and 40 more private colleges and universities have applied for registration across the country.
The Private School Supervisory Board under the Ministry of Education has so far approved the registration of 1,288 private basic education schools in accordance with the national curriculum, and the board continues to review applications for school registration.
U Nay Oak (St Paul) stated, “We have granted registration to 1,288 private schools for basic education for a period of two to five years. Although we haven’t yet approved private universities and colleges, 40 have applied for registration. The regional supervisory boards are making necessary preparations to allow private schools that teach both national and international curriculums to open within this month.”
The Private School Law was enacted on 12 May 2023. According to the law, all private schools must apply for registration with the respective supervisory boards of the states and regions under the following categories: (a) private schools for basic education (including those teaching international and national curriculums), (b) private high schools (including language schools), and (c) private schools for technology, vocational, and practical training.
Additionally, school days, holidays, and exam days for all private schools must align with those set by the state. All private schools are required to teach Myanmar language, Myanmar history, and Myanmar geography to foster union spirit and preserve Myanmar traditions and culture. All basic education schools across the country must close on Sabbath days and Sundays during Lent. — ASH/TMT