Education in Huay Pu Keng

Access to education in Burma is very poor. Many children do not have the opportunity to go to school. The village provides the children with an education that many of the adults did not have. The schools in HPK are not part of the Thai educational system; they follow a Karenni curriculum and learn Burmese, Karenni and English. The teachers are all village residents and the schools are funded by donations from tourists and charitable organizations.

 

Nursery

Located on the near side of the football field. The nursery provides a pre-school care facility for 2-4 year olds.

 

Kindergarten & Primary School

The KG and Primary School are located on the far side of the playing field.  There are about 40 pupils attending KG and Primary 1 to 4.

 

Middle School

The Middle School is located at the top of the village’s main street.  The Middle School provides education up to Standard 8, after which many enter the main Karenni refugee camp to continue their education.