State Implements Varied Education Systems to Cultivate Well-Rounded Talent

23 May 2026

Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye, accompanied by Deputy Minister for Education U Nay Myo Hlaing and officials, inspected the preparations for the school enrolment activities to implement the School Enrolment Week for the 2026-27 academic year at basic education schools in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday morning.

At the No 6 Basic Education High School in Zabuthiri Township, the Vice-President observed the systematic arrangements for students to enrol at the school conveniently, preparations to provide school textbooks, stationery, notebooks and school uniforms for students in a free manner, and looked into the school library and preparations for the opening of the futsal court.

The Vice-President instructed officials to arrange convenient learning for students, organize them to read at the library as a good reading habit, systematically formulate the duty rosters and teaching timetables for teachers depending on subjects, and train the students to take physical exercises for physical development to cultivate the spirit of teamwork in the physical training (PT) time.

She further emphasized that teachers must cooperate with the parent-teacher association and the school board of trustees to develop the school and arrange school bus routes.

The Vice-President proceeded to the No 11 BEHS in Zabuthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw. At the Pyinnya Beikman Hall and classrooms, the Vice-President inspected the preparations for school enrolment of students and provision of free student aids, and display of teaching aid facilities, and visited the Pyinnya Bank Library and the prayer hall of the school.

During the inspection, the Vice-President urged that students should be nurtured not only to become knowledgeable and skilled but also to possess good moral character, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine patriotic spirit so that they may grow into good citizens of the nation. She also called for them to be developed into well-rounded individuals possessing the five strengths and to become valuable human resources upon whom the country can rely in the future.

The Vice-President also visited the No 1 BEHS in Zeyathiri Township, where she inspected preparations for the school enrolment activities and free aid for students. She stressed the need for teachers to strive to serve their assignments in respective sectors as the State is implementing the multiple education system, which can turn out well-rounded human resources.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, enrolment for basic education schools from the primary to high school levels will be accepted during the period from 25 to 31 May, including weekends and public holidays, without any closure days. Basic education schools will officially reopen on 1 June.

At the time of enrolment, the government will provide free support for primary-level students consisting of one set of school textbooks, one dozen notebooks, four pencils, and one school uniform. For middle and high school students, one set of school textbooks, one dozen exercise books, two pencils, and two ball-point pens will be provided free of charge. In addition, as basic education schools operate a free education system, students can enrol free of charge without having to pay school entrance fees or any other fees. — MNA/TTA