On Thursday, June 12, Metfone and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport celebrated the renewal of their partnership with a formal ceremony marking the handover of the School Information System (SIS) and the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extension (2025–2030).
This marks the beginning of a new phase in Cambodia’s digital education transformation, with a focus on modernising education and improving access to advanced technology.
The event, held at the Institute of Technology Cambodia (ITC), was presided over by H.E. Om Romny, Secretary of State at the education minisitry and H.E. Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, along with other high-ranking officials from the education minisitry.
Metfone’s School Information System (SIS) has become an indispensable tool in the management of schools across Cambodia.
Since its launch, the SIS has connected 393 schools nationwide, benefiting over 351,000 students, 17,500 teachers and nearly 250,000 parents.
The system has significantly improved school administration efficiency, enhanced transparency and strengthened communication between teachers, parents and schools.
After five years of successful implementation, Metfone is committed to further developing and upgrading the SIS with an estimated investment of $2.5 million.
This investment will include the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced management tools and content management to enhance the system’s functionality and provide more opportunities for educators and students.
Metfone has also been at the forefront of teacher and administrator support, conducting more than 120 training sessions across 22 provinces to ensure the full potential of the SIS is realized.
H.E. Romny expressed his appreciation for Metfone’s ongoing support, noting, “Metfone has long supported the education and technology sectors by providing internet connectivity, enabling teachers and schools to access a wide range of lesson materials and research resources across the country.”
As part of the renewed commitment, Metfone plans to extend connectivity to at least 500 schools nationwide, further expanding digital education access for students and teachers.
In addition to the SIS platform, Metfone’s partnership with the education ministry includes other technological advancements such as the University Information System at the Prek Leap National Institute of Agriculture, smart classroom models at Hun Sen Serey Pheap High School, nearly 1,000 internet connections, 26 video conferencing facilities, and remote learning support laboratories.
Mr. Doan Chinh, Vice General Director of Metfone, highlighted the company’s dedication to advancing education, stating, “We are proud to accompany the ministry in the journey of modernising education, not only by providing modern management tools but also by contributing to the enhancement of digital education quality in Cambodia.”
“Metfone will continue to invest heavily and is committed to sharing advanced experience and technology to develop a young workforce for the country,” he added.
H.E.Puthyvuth emphasised the importance of technology in bridging educational gaps in Cambodia.
“Through this system, teachers can monitor students' learning progress daily, reducing non-learning time by nearly 30 to 40 per cent and enabling them to focus more on supporting students,” said Puthyvuth.
The renewed MoU, which extends through 2030, will focus on three key areas:
- Providing internet connectivity and telecommunication infrastructure for the education ministry, provincial departments, public schools and higher education institutions.
- Supporting digital government and digital transformation efforts, including expanding SIS to an additional 500 schools.
- Enhancing the capacity of educational staff through various training programmes to ensure quality human resource development.
Metfone remains steadfast in its mission to continue investing in digital education initiatives, making technology more accessible to students, teachers and parents.
With this partnership, the company reaffirms its commitment to helping Cambodia’s education sector thrive in the digital age.
For more information on the partnership and its ongoing efforts to modernise Cambodia’s education system, visit Metfone’s official website or contact the company directly.
