Education System in Nepal
SEOUL, November 20, 2014 – The Asia Society Korea Center hosted the final luncheon of the year to conclude its 2014 Monthly Luncheon Series. H.E. Kaman Singh Lama, Ambassador of the Embassy of Nepal was the guest speaker giving an insight into the “Education System in Nepal” and how lessons can be learned from South Korea.
Ambassador H.E. Kaman Singh Lama began his lecture by explaining how the education system in Nepal is currently in its development stage. He said more improvement in all aspects of education, as well as the encouragement of a knowledgeable and well performing nation is what people are hoping and looking forward to. Current issues in the education sector include access, equity, quality and financing. Access to education is limited with a gross enrollment ratio of about 6%, while higher education is expanding only in the private sector. Barring a few private and public institutions, the quality of education is poor and many public institutions are not sustainable financially.
To meet these challenges, Nepal has been preparing a strategic plan for the education sector, including higher education through national planning commissions. Ambassador H.E. Kaman Singh Lama talked about how the Nepalese government is learning from South Korea’s technologically advanced education system and how Nepal will formulate its education policy not by looking at yesterday or tomorrow but looking the future.
In summarizing his presentation, Ambassador H.E. Kaman Singh Lama explained how practical knowledge is always a better option than a theoretical approach. This change in thinking is vital for Nepal to adjust herself in the competitive world of the 21st century. The modern education system of Korea is an excellent example for Nepal to follow while developing its own education system. The Q&A session that followed provided another perspective into education in Nepal, especially to the many students in Korea who were in attendance at the luncheon.