Mode of education

Before the 1960s, the only form of education was monastic education. Since the 1960s, a modern form of education has been introduced. The modern form of education has expanded since 1961, when the first Five Year Plan was launched.

The first five year plan was launched in 1961 by His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. It was a plan to help Bhutan with its national development. The plan was aimed primarily to build basic infrastructures such as roads, health, education, power, communication system, transport, agriculture and animal husbandry.

Source: http://www.education.gov.bt/Edn%20System/Education%20System.html

Based on the figure above, there were about 11 schools before 1961. In 1966, there were 108 schools in Bhutan, including 2 public schools. In recent years in 2004, there are about 447 schools consisting of community primary schools to tertiary institutes. The government has managed to expand the modern education system

Source: http://www.education.gov.bt/Edn%20System/Education%20System.html

With the expansion of the modern education system, there was also a significant increase in the number of enrolment. Based on figure y, there were about 400 enrolments before 1961. In 1966, there were 9190 enrolments. In recent years in 2004, there was a total enrolment of 13936 students. 

Education is also free in Bhutan.