A safe place for children to thrive.
Education Program
0
Local team members
employed
0
+
At-risk students receiving free supplementary education
0
Core subjects, English and Ethics, plus six electives
At REACH, we believe education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty. We provide a safe, vibrant and well-resourced learning environment where more than 400 at-risk children and young people from local villages and informal settlements can learn, grow and dream. Our Education Program equips the next generation with the skills and confidence they need to create positive change within their own communities.
Our curriculum is built around the interactive “Let’s Go” framework, moving beyond rote learning to prioritise engagement, confidence and practical communication. With six progressive proficiency levels, students develop real-world language skills they can use every day. To support long-term success, students are required to remain enrolled in public school, allowing REACH to provide essential supplementary education alongside formal schooling.
Bridging the Divide
Within the Cambodian public school system, systemic challenges often stand in the way of a quality education. Many students face the initial difficulty of obtaining legal documentation for enrolment. On top of this, the ongoing costs of uniforms, stationery and examination fees create financial pressure that frequently forces students to drop out of school and enter low-paid or unethical labour. Compounding these challenges, public schools only teach English twice a week, leaving little room for students to build real confidence or fluency.
To address these gaps, REACH helps families obtain the legal documentation they need, eases the financial pressure by providing uniforms and study materials each year, and closes the instructional gap through daily English lessons, far exceeding the twiceweekly lessons typically offered in public schools.
REACH is here to complement public school and support students in the areas where the system is stretched thin. By requiring students to remain enrolled in both public school and REACH, we create a sustainable support system that helps them stay in the classroom and reach their full potential.
Key Academic Activities
What we offer goes beyond vocabulary lessons to deliver a holistic educational experience that prepares students for future success:
- English Remedial Support: Targeted remedial classes are provided for students who need additional support, ensuring no child is left behind as they progress through our proficiency levels.
- Public Speaking and Confidence: With support from international volunteers, our English Conversation Club runs workshops focused on speech structure and delivery, helping students find their voice, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.
- Educational Excursions: Learning extends beyond the classroom through educational visits to places such as Angkor Botanical Garden and Phare Circus, and Artisan Angkor, where students participate in workshops exploring science, the environment and social issues.
- Teacher Development: To maintain high educational standards, our local teachers participate in monthly professional training sessions focused on classroom management, positive reinforcement and curriculum design, ensuring our teaching practices continue to evolve. We also encourage the team to join free workshops run by local NGOs that support teacher growth.
Support Our Education Program
Click here to sponsor a classroom and help provide a pathway to ethical employment and a brighter future for an at-risk child for an entire year.
Kindergarten Program
Every great journey begins with a strong foundation. Before entering our core Education Program, students begin in our Kindergarten, where they develop the social and academic building blocks they need to succeed.
Click here to learn more about our Kindergarten Program.
Get Involved
Getting involved at REACH ensures that the kids and families in the Thlok Andoung community have access to life-changing opportunities. Your support helps us give them a better life.
Click here to learn more