Continuous support from primary school through secondary education and university.
To ensure that students can continue their education after the primary school, the Bayon School supports nearly 400 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds each year in their secondary education. Social support, coaching and career guidance are the key elements for success in facilitating access to the world of work.
Giving them a chance to access quality education also means helping them build a better future and overcome poverty.
From primary school to university: a long way to go
At Bayon School, we advocate for equal access to quality education for all.
As part of a continuous educational pathway, Bayon School supports students from primary school through secondary education and university. This structured follow-up is a key driver of academic success and career orientation.
Our program supports both academic achievement and personal development, fostering resilience and autonomy, and promoting overall growth throughout the educational journey.
Today, this program supports 403 students, all enrolled in partner public schools in Siem Reap and Run Ta Ek, ensuring both educational continuity and personal development.
Social and financial support to get out of poverty
Access to education is a key factor in breaking the cycle of poverty for families. Social support and financial assistance are therefore essential steps in fulfilling our mission.
At Bayon School, in order to ensure academic success and personal development, students benefit from scholarships for secondary and university education, as well as school supplies and uniforms, including educational kits, hygiene items, and bicycles when needed. Personalized medical follow-up is also provided, including an annual health check-up.
Balanced meals support their healthy growth and learning capacity. Academic support classes offer tailored assistance adapted to each student’s needs.
Students also strengthen their skills in English, computer literacy, and the arts, helping them develop essential competencies for their future. Special attention is given to students facing difficulties, ensuring that each one can progress and fully thrive.
In Cambodia, the school dropout rate is high, which can be explained in part by the fact that school generates significant costs for families from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. As a result, many students decide to end their studies in order to help their families provide for their needs.
To address this issue, we support each family by granting a monthly allowance (determined according to their standard of living) to encourage children to pursue their studies, without it becoming a hindrance to the families.
Professional orientation: an essential step in finding one’s way
Beyond our educational mission, we are convinced that our efforts must also focus on professional orientation, an essential step in seeking one’s path and finding a job suitable for all students.
To this end, we organize regular meetings with Khmer professionals who have inspiring careers, in order to stimulate their curiosity and open up the field of possibilities in terms of vocational training. Every year, we also set up a career forum in partnership with other local associations. This major event brings together our students and those of our partners and allows us to present all the free vocational training courses available to all.
Social support, health, hygiene:
A complete care for students
The Bayon School offers a complete and completely free service to all of our students which includes :
- School material and two uniforms per year
- A bike for all students entering grade 7
- A monthly allowance to help them meet their needs.
- Regular social support and follow-up of their professional project
- A quarterly hygiene kit and care management
SUCCESS STORY MENG
“I started studying at the Ecole du Bayon primary school in 2005. After continuing my education at the middle school and high school closest to my home, the Bayon School allowed me to continue my studies through university. And to help my family provide for themselves, I teach English classes in the village of Kouk Beng.
Currently in my final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism at Siem Reap University USEA, I dream one day of opening my own travel agency!“
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