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Annual Report 2025 Out Now

TDSO’s Annual Report 2025 presents the results of a structured evaluation of student learning outcomes in classrooms taught by TDSO-trained teachers. The central finding: a 76% improvement in student performance, measured against a pre-training baseline across a sample of public primary schools in Siem Reap. The report covers programme delivery, institutional developments, financial results, and plans for national expansion in 2026.

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Job Announcement: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

TDSO is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support the design and implementation of M&E systems across its teacher development programmes. Based in Siem Reap, this full-time role involves collecting and analysing data, maintaining monitoring frameworks, and producing reports to inform decision-making and ensure accountability to partners and funders. The position works closely with programme teams to integrate data into daily operations and strengthen organisational learning. Candidates should have experience in M&E, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in both Khmer and English, with the ability to manage multiple data streams effectively.

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Job Announcement: English Language Trainers

TDSO is recruiting English Language Trainers for its English For Teachers (EFT) Programme, supporting the professional development of primary school teachers across Cambodia. This full-time role involves delivering structured, communicative English training using learner-centred approaches, blended learning tools, and a flipped classroom model. Trainers will facilitate interactive sessions, assess trainee progress, and provide ongoing feedback. Following onboarding in Siem Reap, trainers will be deployed to their home provinces. Candidates should have strong English proficiency, teaching experience, and confidence using digital platforms, with fluency in Khmer and a solid understanding of classroom practice.

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Job Announcement: Content Developer (Edubox Project)

TDSO is recruiting a Content Developer for the Edubox Project, an innovative offline-first mobile application supporting primary school teachers in low-resource settings. Based in Siem Reap, this full-time role involves adapting teacher development materials into structured digital lesson content and creating new resources aligned with the Cambodian national curriculum. The position requires close collaboration with the project team and technical partners to ensure content quality and usability within the platform. Candidates should have experience in curriculum or content development, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in both English and Khmer, with a solid understanding of primary education in Cambodia.

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Job Announcement: PLC Coordinator

TDSO is recruiting a PLC Coordinator to lead the implementation of its Professional Learning Communities programme for English teachers in Siem Reap Province. This full-time role involves coordinating district-based teacher clusters, supporting PLC Lead Teachers, and ensuring quality delivery across all sites. The position plays a key role in strengthening teacher practice and aligning with national PLC guidelines, while working closely with schools and District Offices of Education. Candidates should have experience in teacher training or education programmes, strong coaching skills, and a good understanding of the Cambodian education system, with proficiency in both Khmer and English.

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Interactive Teacher Training Programme – Now Open for Registration

The Teacher Development Support Organisation (TDSO) is pleased to open registration for its Interactive Teacher Training Programme. This 20-week course is designed to strengthen practical English teaching skills for educators from NGO and informal schools, as well as early-career and pre-service teachers. Delivered every Saturday morning, the programme focuses on classroom application, peer collaboration, and reflective practice. Participation is free of charge, with places limited to 25 participants to ensure quality engagement. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before 08 April 2026 via the online registration link or by scanning the QR code provided.

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Cambodia–Laos Teacher Exchange Shows Early Impact in Classrooms

A delegation from the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport joined TDSO’s Executive Director and trainers for a visit to Lao PDR to review the progress of the Cambodia–Laos teacher exchange programme. The mission followed a four-week residential training in Siem Reap for 20 Lao teachers and trainers last year. Classroom observations and discussions with participants showed encouraging progress, including more structured lessons, improved classroom management, and stronger student engagement, while also creating space for both countries to exchange experiences and identify practical next steps for continued collaboration.

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TDSO Appoints New IT Support Specialist to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure

TDSO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Seng Kimoun as IT Support Specialist. This strategic addition reinforces the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its digital infrastructure and operational efficiency. In this role, he will oversee core IT systems, including learning platforms and internal applications, ensuring secure, reliable, and responsive technical support for staff and trainees. As TDSO continues to expand its national engagement and professional development services, robust technology systems remain essential to quality delivery. This appointment reflects a deliberate investment in sustainable systems that enable effective training, data management, and organisational growth.

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When Training Meets Practice: TDSO Connects Alumni Teachers and Regional Experts in Lao PDR

TDSO has begun a one-week professional mission to the Lao PDR, accompanied by the Director of the Department of Teacher Development from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia. The delegation will reconnect with TDSO alumni teachers, observe classroom practice, and document how training has been applied in real school settings. The programme also includes professional exchange with Laos TESOL to share pedagogical approaches and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The visit is guided by a clear objective: to ensure that teacher professional development translates into practical classroom improvement and stronger learning outcomes for students.

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Mobile Book Box Initiative: A Shared Reading Resource Model for Public Primary Schools

The Mobile Book Box Programme provides practical access to English reading materials in low-resource public primary schools through a shared circulation system rather than fixed libraries. Developed by TDSO with the Magic Libraries Foundation, each box contains 150 graded titles with teaching guides, lesson plans, and assessment tools. Boxes rotate on a two-week loan cycle via Provincial English Teacher Centres, linking reading resources directly to teacher training and classroom practice. As the contract teacher training programme expands nationally in 2026, 36 boxes will operate across 18 provinces, reaching approximately 2,000 teachers and 60,000 pupils while maintaining low, sustainable costs.

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