Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with students who achieved outstanding results in the national examinations in Phnom Penh on October 28 and presented awards to those who earned an A in the high school graduation examination. A total of 2,044 students were invited to the event, including 2,022 high school graduates who received A grades and 22 who earned A grades in the Level 3 Technical and Vocational Education examination.
According to official Cambodian data, 125,975 candidates passed the 2026 high school graduation examination, with a pass rate of 84.06%, including 2,022 students who received A grades. A total of 22 candidates received A grades in the Level 3 vocational education examination. These outstanding students came from 535 schools nationwide.
The 2,022 high school students who received A grades were awarded 2 million riels in cash and Huawei MatePad AI Edition tablets. Hun Manet encouraged the students to continue their studies, improve their knowledge and skills, and contribute to the country’s future development. Some provinces and cities also provided additional rewards to outstanding local students.
The event recognized the students’ outstanding performance and demonstrated Cambodia’s emphasis on education and vocational skills development. The government hopes it will encourage the younger generation to continue learning, strengthen their professional capabilities, and prepare for future employment and national development.
