Angkor Thom Junior High School

Sponsored by German foundation Hilfe für Kinder in Kambodscha and run in partnership with LHA, Angkor Thom Junior High School opened its doors in 2007.

The school was established in direct response to the needs of the communities of Angkor Thom District. Up until then there was no Junior High School nearby, leaving the youth with very few alternatives to continue their school post primary level.

What makes this school different?

To give the students who attend the school the highest possibility of success, the JHS provides extra-tuition to all those who wish to attend - covering everything from the school curriculum, including English and, made possible through the recent installation of solar energy, computing classes.

Lunch is provided for all students daily. This acts as both an incentive to attend classes, and to remain at school through the afternoon and take advantage of the extra classes provided by the school staff.

It is increasingly important to the philosophy of the school to ensure that the local community understands the importance of educating its youth. In this way, there are constant attempts to foster a sense of community for the school - for the villages to see it as their school and an important asset to the future of their village. Community members are consulted regarding decisions about the school and other community assistance is provided, for example, community-supported agriculture (where assistance is given to villagers to grow produce to be sold back to the school kitchen) as well as community education.

The school also has a large agriculture program which produces a large proportion of the supply of vegetables for the school kitchen. Whilst helping to ensure the children receive nutritional meals, it also provides a forum to equip students with some valuable skills.

Boarding House

JHS also has a boarding house onsite, with a capacity of 30 students. Students at the boarding house are provided with care, accommodation, food, educational supplies, health supplies, moral support and guidance.

To watch a video of the opening of Angkor Junior High School please follow this link.