"The Union of Myanmar is currently in the process of transforming its political, social, economic and administrative systems. In this context, the education system is being transformed in order to meet changing societal needs. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: In order to implement an education system that is compatible with the cultural, traditional, and social values of the country, and in keeping with an economic system that will facilitate national development and nation-building, the Government of Myanmar has identified the following main objectives: l To enable every individual to acquire basic education; l To base education on raising moral standards; l To develop knowledge, including the scientific and technical know-how needed for nation-building; l To produce technicians, skilled workers and proficient intellectuals with practical knowledge, who are loyal to the State and will contribute to nation-building endeavours; l To train citizens so that they will achieve all-around development; l To allow those with the requisite intellectual ability, calibre and industriousness to acquire a university education; l To offer undergraduate and post-graduate courses for those who are working and thereby enable them to study during employment..."