In this episode of B2B Cambodia's Industry Update, we speak with Neak Oknha Dr. Mengly J. Quach, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Mengly J. Quach Education Plc. (MJQE), about the state of education in Cambodia.
MJQE is a leading educational provider in Cambodia and the parent company of American Intercon Schools and Aii Language Centres, which collectively have over 20,000 students enrolled. The company also has the Study Overseas Go Overseas (SOGO) education agency that helps organise overseas study tours and offers short skill enhancement courses to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities abroad.
Part 1 of our discussion on Cambodia's education industry, Dr. Mengly shares his overview of the state of education in Cambodia today and how it has evolved over the past decade, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on educational institutions, and what unique challenges Cambodia faces in its development of the education sector. Dr. Mengly also reflects on the journey MJQE has been on over the past 20 years to become a leading educational institution in the country.
Watch Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Mengly on Cambodia's education sector:
Part 2 of our deep dive into Cambodia's education industry with Neak Oknha Dr. Mengly J. Quach, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Mengly J. Quach Education Plc. (MJQE), covers how the education system in Cambodia is evolving to become more digital, the persisting disparity between private and public schools (as well as urban and rural areas), ongoing efforts from the government and private sector to improve education standards, and Cambodia's aspirations of meeting international education standards and becoming more globally competitive.
Dr. Mengly concludes his thoughts with a positive future outlook on the state of education in Cambodia, affirming MJQE's steadfast resolve to continue doing its part to contribute to the sector's advancement.