AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2026 --

Cambodia's education minister has highly evaluated the official launch of Australia's Adelaide Education Group (AEG) in the Kingdom, stating that the expansion directly addresses the surging local demand and interest in high-quality international education.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron made the remarks during the official inauguration ceremony of AEG Cambodia on Wednesday.

The event was also attended by Australian Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Derek Yip and various educational dignitaries.

H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron expressed his appreciation for AEG's presence and commended the visionary leadership of its founder, Mr. Don Chen, for choosing Cambodia as a key destination for the group's international operations and expanding cross-border learning opportunities. He noted that Australia has consistently ranked as one of the most popular and trusted study destinations for Cambodian students.

"Education remains the most critical strategic investment for our nation's future," H.E. Minister said, emphasising that it serves as a core priority for building a knowledge-based, globally competitive society.

On behalf of the Ministry, H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron welcomed the strategic partnership between AEG Cambodia and True VISIONS International School. He expressed confidence that AEG's ecosystem will serve as a long-term platform for academic cooperation, skills development, and research, ultimately bolstering Cambodian human capital to meet the demands of regional and global job markets.

Founded in 2000 in South Australia, AEG provides a comprehensive educational ecosystem through interconnected pathway models. The group comprises four core entities: the Adelaide Institute of Higher Education (AIHE), accredited by TEQSA and home to the Adelaide Research Institute (ARI); the Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT), accredited by ASQA; the Adelaide International School (AIS), which provides secondary education; and the Intensive English Language Centre (IELC). This integrated system allows students to transition seamlessly across general, vocational, and higher education tracks.

By K. Rithy Reak