THE Ministry of Education has announced that action will be taken against private schools failing to register.

Private schools are required to submit registration applications by 8 March 2024, as mandated by the Ministry of Education’s Private Schools Supervisory Board. Deputy Minister for Education Dr Zaw Myint has cautioned certain large schools that have not yet submitted their applications to do so before the 28 March deadline.

Any schools failing to submit registration applications will face closure after 12 May 2024, marking one year from the enforcement of the law. Additionally, newly established private schools must promptly apply for registration, as the law prohibits the operation of private schools without registration.

Furthermore, the Deputy Minister for Education has outlined additional regulations. Teachers in private schools must possess a private teacher registration certificate to be appointed. They are required to attend private teacher training courses at educational universities and educational degree colleges, commencing in late April. Private schools must fulfil tax obligations and provide lectures on Myanmar language to enhance students’ reading proficiency. Private school teachers must prepare students for comprehension tests, which will be conducted from September.

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