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Myanmar Ministry of Education Announces Free Support in Government Basic Education Schools
Pajau Media May 21, 2026 The Ministry of Education in Naypyitaw announced today, May 21, that no fees at all will be collected during school enrollment for the 2026–2027 academic year in government basic education schools, and that support will be provided free of charge. According to the statement, no fees whatsoever will be collected, including school fees, parent-teacher association fees, sports fees, stationery fees, and library fees. It also stated that textbooks, notebo

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May 211 min read


Some Schools in Indawgyi Region to Reopen
Pajau Media May 21, 2026 Schools in villages along the eastern bank of the Indawgyi region in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State, except for Hae Pu, Hae Par, San Ning Kone, and Inn Thar villages, will reopen and operate normally as in previous years, according to sources from the education community. It is reported that the Indawgyi region has a total of 59 schools, including 10 high schools, 9 middle schools, as well as primary and post-primary schools. In addition, discussions

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May 211 min read


Graduation Ceremony Held at Mai Ja Yang Institute of Education in KIO-Controlled Area
Pajau Media April 29, 2026 The graduation ceremony and degree conferral event for the 2025–2026 academic year of the Mai Ja Yang Institute of Education (MIED), located in a KIO-controlled area, was held on April 28 at the institute’s campus, according to sources. This ceremony marked the 11th graduation of the Mai Ja Yang Institute of Education. Graduates for the 2025–2026 academic year completed programs including the Diploma in Education Program, Diploma in Teaching English

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Apr 291 min read


Schools in Hkawng Lang Hpu Township Face Teacher Shortages, No Prospect of Reopening Next Academic Term
Pajau Media January 14, 2026 Residents report that basic education high schools in Hkawng Lang Hpu Township of Putao District are facing problems due to an insufficient number of teachers. “One year from now, it’s quite uncertain whether high schools in the Hkawng Lang Hpu area can continue operating. Currently, the Chila Wardi school is also closed. Only two schools in Tsang Yaw and Hkawng Lang Hpu town are open,” a local resident said. At present, Hkawng Lang Hpu Township h

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Jan 141 min read


KSCU Opens Admissions for the 2026 Academic Year
Pajau Media October 29, 2025 The Kachin State Comprehensive University (KSCU) has begun accepting applications for the 2026 academic year, with admissions officially starting from November 3, according to sources. Students eligible to enroll at KSCU include those who have passed the 2020 academic year government matriculation exam (Grade 10), holders of GED or IGCSE certificates, graduates from the Kachin Education Department (KED) upper level, or those who possess a Basic Ed

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Oct 29, 20251 min read


KIO-Administered Schools Reopen After Closure Due to Airstrikes
Pajau Media October 14, 2025 Schools under the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) administration that had been temporarily closed due to airstrikes by the military council in KIA-controlled areas have reopened and resumed classes starting from October 13, according to local sources. “Since the air attack in Sadung, KIO-administered schools in Garayang, Hkatsu, and Dabak were temporarily closed. They started reopening yesterday. We are still worried, but we reopened for th

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Oct 14, 20251 min read


Grade 12 Exam Pass Lists to be Released on July 27
Pajau Media July 24, 2025 The Military Council’s Ministry of Education has announced that the nationwide grade 12 pass lists, including...

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Jul 24, 20251 min read


KIO/KIA Intensifies Anti-Drug Operations in Controlled Areas; Dozens Arrested in May
Pajau Media June 18, 2025 The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) have continued to carry out...

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Jun 18, 20251 min read


Kachin State Students Struggle with Textbook Shortage as Schools Reopen
Pajau Media June 18, 2025 Although all basic education schools in Kachin State have officially reopened, most students are facing...

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Jun 18, 20252 min read


Mai Ja Yang College Begins Accepting New Students for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Pajau Media June 16, 2025 It has been learned that the Mai Ja Yang College, located in the area controlled by the Kachin Independence...

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Jun 16, 20251 min read


NUG Temporarily Suspends Community-Based Schools Nationwide Amid Ongoing Junta Airstrikes
Pajau Media 26/05/2025 Due to frequent and unpredictable airstrikes by the military junta across the country, the Ministry of Education...

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May 26, 20251 min read


World Kachin Congress (WKC) Begins Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Pajau Media May 20, 2025 The World Kachin Congress (WKC) has begun accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic...

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May 20, 20251 min read


KIO-Administered Areas to Introduce GED-Level Education System; Plans Underway to Extend Classes Up to G-12
Pajau Media May 16, 2025 Schools in KIO-administered territories are preparing to integrate the GED-level education system into their new...

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May 16, 20252 min read


Students in Tanai Concerned About Retaking Matriculation Exam Due to Military Movements
Pajau Media May 15, 2025 Due to escalating military tensions near Tanai town in Kachin State, students preparing to retake the...

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May 15, 20251 min read


New School Being Built at Hpung Ngai Yang IDP Camp, Teachers and Supplies Still Needed
Pajau Media May 12, 2025 A self-reliant school is being constructed at the Hpung Ngai Yang IDPs camp near Sumprabum, Kachin State, to...

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May 12, 20251 min read


Kachin State Government Provides Emergency Camp Instruction for Students Retaking University Entrance Exams After Earthquake Destroys Answer Sheets
Pajau Media May 6, 2025 According to a high school teacher in Myitkyina, the Kachin State government has arranged for students from...

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May 6, 20251 min read


High School Students in Kachin, Sagaing, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw to Retake Matriculation Examinations
Pajau Media April 22, 2025 The State Administration Council has announced that high school students from Mandalay, Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw,...

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Apr 22, 20251 min read


Ministry of Education Orders Retake of Grade 12 Exams, But Remote Students in Putao Face Challenges
Pajau Media April 8, 2025 Due to the Ministry of Education's directive to retake the Grade 12 examinations, schools in Putao Township are...

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Apr 8, 20252 min read


Students at Mai Ja Yang College Struggle with Seat Shortages and Rising Living Costs
Pajau Media March 7, 2025 Students at Mai Ja Yang College, located in the education hub of KIO-controlled territory in Kachin State, are...

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Mar 7, 20251 min read


The Children From Hpung Ngai Yang IDP Camp Are Facing Difficulty In Schooling
Pajau Media Channel 28th August, 2024 As reported by the evacuees, more than (200) children from Hpung Ngai Yang village who evacuated...

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Aug 28, 20242 min read
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