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Challenges and Instruments for Admission into Tertiary Education System in Bhutan

Phurpa Lhamo Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies

Abstract

Bhutan's tertiary education system has grown significantly in a short period of time. Despite unprecedented growth and development, tertiary education in Bhutan continues to face challenges such as an inefficient transition from secondary to tertiary education due to a lack of multi-career pathways to absorb the growing population of high school graduates; quality of education and alignment of student knowledge, skills, and competencies with the world of work; and access to tertiary education through multiple admission processes. This study presents comprehensive reviews on the subject matter including the best practices of the tertiary education system in the Netherland and Singapore.

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Published9 June 2024
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Author Biography

Phurpa Lhamo

Phurpa Lhamo is a researcher at the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies (CBS) and completed three years in the civil service. Prior to joining CBS, she worked as an assistant program officer at the Department of Adult and Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. Research on the education system of our country has been her interest since her career as a researcher. Moreover, as a researcher, she is driven by a passion for improving education in Bhutan through the lens of GNH, aiming to enhance the overall well-being and happiness of students and society.