5.1 This section sets out a new policy for the delivery of the Basic Education curriculum in Cambodia within the framework provided by the Education for All National Plan 2003 - 2015. It sets out the aims and structure of the Grades 1 - 9 curriculum, including hours of instruction.

5.2 The detailed content of the curriculum will be set out in the new Basic Education Curriculum documents.

5.3 The purpose of the Basic Education curriculum is to contribute to the achievement of the aims of schooling in order that students can further their studies at the upper grades, participate in other vocational trainings or to participate in social life by ensuring that every student has acquired:

• knowledge of Khmer language and mathematics;
• knowledge of the national identity;
• an understanding of morality and civic responsibilities;
• the everyday life skills that enable participation in their local community life and Cambodian society.
• a basic understanding of the natural world and of scientific principles
• communicative competence in a Foreign Language.