L’École du Bayon is an NGO based in Siem Reap, in the Angkor temple region. For more than 28 years, it has been working to ensure access to free, high-quality education for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, from preschool to university, through a range of dedicated programs.
General Education
L’École du Bayon supports the most vulnerable children from early childhood onward. Two bilingual Khmer/English Montessori preschool classes welcome 60 children aged 3 to 6, providing strong foundations for academic success and well-rounded personal development.
The educational and social support program currently assists 464 students, from primary school to university, in Siem Reap and Run Ta Ek. This support includes:
- provision of school supplies, uniforms, hygiene kits, and bicycles when needed,
- personalized health monitoring with annual medical check-ups,
- additional classes in English and computer skills,
- a balanced breakfast and lunch.
The goal is to prevent school dropout, strengthen core skills from the earliest years, and ensure long-term educational and social continuity, while promoting equal opportunities, autonomy, and sustainable success.
Vocational Training
L’École du Bayon also offers practical and technical programs designed to improve young people’s employability.
- Bakery and Pastry Arts: for the past 10 years, this one-year training program has welcomed young Cambodian women from disadvantaged backgrounds. This year, 42 students are enrolled, gaining solid skills for careers in the hospitality and food service sector.
- Agroecology: launched in 2021, this program will welcome 60 students in 2026. It aims to promote sustainable agriculture, develop local expertise, and support food sovereignty, while creating long-term economic opportunities.
All training programs are fully free of charge and include accommodation, two meals per day, school materials and uniforms, a bicycle for transportation, and a monthly allowance to cover evening meals and personal expenses.
