Chapter 1 Introduction to Education in Lao PDR -- Chapter 2 Major Education Policy Thrusts -- Chapter 3 Pre-School and Primary Education -- Chapter 4 General Secondary Education -- Chapter 5 Technical and Vocational Education and Training -- Chapter 6 Non-Formal Education and Life-Long Learning -- Chapter 7 Teachers and Teacher Education -- Chapter 8 Post-Secondary and Higher Education -- Chapter 9 Cross-Cutting Issues -- Chapter 10 Buddhist Education -- Chapter 11 Summary and Conclusions.

This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth description of the education system in Lao PDR. It covers pre-school, primary, secondary general, secondary technical and vocational, post-secondary non-higher education, and adult non-formal education and training. In addition to the main content, the book includes a glossary of terms and abbreviations used; and an appendix on the organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Sports, including the linkages between the national, provincial and district level. The content covers public and private sector education provision alike.