A total of 5.5 million students have enrolled in various basic education schools across Myanmar for the 2026-2027 academic year, according to the Ministry of Education data. The enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year was over 5.5 million from May 25 to May 31, 2026, with more than 3.8 million primary school students, more than 1.5 million middle school students, and more than 400,000 high school students.
The enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year from May 22 to May 28, 2025, was over 3.7 million in primary school, over 1 million in middle school, and over 500,000 in high school, for a total of over 5 million. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the Department of Basic Education opened its doors to high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools on June 1. Enrollment week will be from May 25 to May 31, including weekends and holidays, and students who come to enroll after the school opens will continue to be accepted on the dates set by the government.
