Education

The education sector in Sarpang Dzongkhag is committed to providing quality and inclusive education to all children across its diverse gewogs. The dzongkhag hosts a network of primary, middle, and higher secondary schools that aim to nurture holistic development and academic excellence. Efforts are continuously made to improve infrastructure, provide teaching resources, and enhance teacher capacity through regular training and professional development. Special programs are also implemented to promote literacy, digital skills, and extracurricular activities, helping students develop a well-rounded personality.

Background

In addition to formal education, Sarpang emphasizes vocational training and lifelong learning to prepare youth for diverse career opportunities. The dzongkhag collaborates with central agencies and private partners to expand access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Inclusive education initiatives ensure children with special needs receive appropriate support. Overall, education in Sarpang is seen as a crucial driver of social progress and economic development, empowering the younger generation to contribute meaningfully to the community and nation.

Mandates

Establishment of NFE center.
Processing for establishment of ECCD.
Establishment of New ECR.
Upgradation or down gradation of schools.
School admissions.
Procurement of goods required for schools (books, stationery, etc).
Processing for EOL for staff.
Processing for study leave of staff.
Processing for paternity /maternity/ medical leave of staff.
Nominations for training/ workshops/meetings/seminars/, etc.
Processing of leave for Principals (earned & casual).
Processing for transfer of staff
Implementation and monitoring of capital construction works.
Data collection.
Capital works identifying, Proposing, budget proposal, monitoring.

Education Sector – Sarpang Dzongkhag


Staff Information	Number
No. of staff	04
Male	03
Female	01
Educational Institutions	Number
Central School	02
Higher Secondary School	03
Middle Secondary School	06
Primary School	11
Extended Class Room	01
ECCD Center	23
NFE Center	21

Details of schools under Sarpang Dzongkhag Administration

Sl. No.	Name of School	Gewog	Boys	Girls	Total	No. of Teachers	Support Staff	Year of Establishment
1	Chokhorling MSS	Dekidling	364	328	692	40	17	2013
2	Chuzagang PS	Chhuzanggang	107	129	236	14	16	1998
3	Dechenperli PS	Samtenling	67	89	156	10	7	2005
4	Dekiling MSS	Dekiling	185	201	386	28	17	1999
5	Gakiling PS	Jigmechoeling	41	39	80	6	3	1983
6	Jangchubling MSS	Chhudzom	171	178	349	21	12	2008
7	Jigmecholing MSS	Jigmechoeling	213	237	450	27	16	1997
8	Jigmeling PS	Dekidling	97	88	185	10	10	1991
9	Lharing PS	Gakidling	59	58	117	8	7	2008
10	Lhayul PS	Chhudzom	55	49	104	8	8	2009
11	Norbuling CS	Serzhong	427	471	898	58	28	1976
12	Pelrithang HSS	Gelegphu	429	434	863	56	20	1981
13	Retey PS	Jigmechoeling	22	19	41	2	3	2002
14	Samkhara ECR	Jigmechoeling	19	16	35	2	0	2010
15	Samtenling PS	Samtenling	147	141	288	18	12	2008
16	Sarpang CS	Shompangkha	216	257	473	35	20	1962
17	Sarpang MSS	Shompangkha	455	470	925	57	21	2001
18	Serzhong PS	Serzhong	62	53	115	9	5	1978
19	Singye PS	Sengye	80	95	175	7	10	2010
20	Tareythang PS	Tareythang	53	44	97	7	4	2010
21	Umling MSS	Umling	146	185	331	24	16	1998
22	Losel Gyatsho Academy	Gelephu	307	254	561	34	11	2013
Total			3722	3835	7557	481	263

Early Child Care and Development Center under Sarpang Dzongkhag Administration

Sl. No.	Name of Center	Parent School	Principal Name	No. of Children	No. of ECCD Facilitators	Name of ECCD Facilitator(s)
1	Samtenling ECCD	Samtenling Primary School	Mr. Rinzin Dorji	46	3	Pema Lhamo Sonam Zangmo Sonam Choden
2	Norjangsa ECCD	Jangchubling MSS	Mr. Sonam Wangchuk	25	1	Sanga Choden
3	Khatoe ECCD	Jigmechoeling MSS	Mr. Sherab Dorji	21	1	Tshering Deki
4	Samkhara ECCD	—	—	14	1	Namgay Wangchuk
5	Getemkha ECCD	Lharing PS	Mr. Guman Doj Wakley	16	1	Damcho Wangchuk
6	Taraythang ECCD	Taraythang PS	Mr. Dorji	25	1	Tshewang Pelmo
7	Serzhong ECCD	Serzhong PS	Mr. Tashi Wangdi	12	1	Kinga Choden
8	Omchunang ECCD	Sarpang MSS	Mr. Rinchen Dorji	19	1	Phuntsho Dema
9	Kencholing ECCD	—	—	18	1	Chimi Wangmo
10	Lhayul ECCD	Lhayul PS	Mr. N P Chamlagai	25	2	Sanchu Maya Rai Tashi Lhamo
11	Lekithang ECCD	Pelrithang HSS	Mr. Chenga Dawa	31	2	Sonam Zangmo Pema Yangzom
12	Chuzagang ECCD	Chuzagang PS	Mr. Cheten Wangchuk	45	3	Sonam Pelzom Chador Zangmo Pema Nima
13	Chaskhar ECCD	Chuzagang PS	—	19	1	Chimi Peldon
14	Dechenpelri ECCD	Dechenpelri PS	Mr. Lungten Jatsho	24	2	Gyem Lham Tendi Lhamo
15	Pemaling ECCD	Norbuling CS	Mr. Chuzang Norbu	21	1	Kinzang Choden
16	Norbuling ECCD	Norbuling CS	—	14	1	Sonam Deki
17	Choekhorling ECCD	Choekhorling MSS	Mr. Tshegyal Dawa	30	2	Yeshi Dema Tshering Lhamo
18	Jigmeling ECCD	Jigmeling PS	Mr. Duptho Ugyen	26	2	Passang Om Tshering Lhamo
19	Samdrupling ECCD	Singye PS	Mr. Kritiman Subba	11	1	Phurpa Wangmo
20	Yarpheling ECCD	Singye PS	—	21	1	Sangay Bidha
21	Umling ECCD	Umling MSS	Mr. Kezang Gyeltshen	23	2	Rinchen Yangzom Leki Dema
22	Tashithang ECCD	Umling MSS	—	11	1	Leki Yangzom
23	Dangling ECCD	Umling MSS	—	14	1	Tenzin Rinzin
Total				33

Non Formal Education Center under Sarpang Dzongkhag Administration

Sl No	Name of Parent School	Name of Centre	Gewog	Name of Instructors	M (Male)	F (Female)	Total
1	Chuzagang PS	Pangzur	Chuzagang	Karma	1	13	14
2	Chuzagang PS	Thonjabi	Chuzagang	Sonam Dendup	0	9	9
3	Chuzagang PS	Barthang	Chuzagang	Pema Choden	1	11	12
4	Samtenling PS	Samtenling	Samtenling	Samten Zangmo	2	9	11
5	Lhayul PS	Lhayul NFE Centre	Chhudzom	Bhola Nath Chapagai	6	6	12
6	Choekhorling MSS	Choekhorling C	Dekiling	Sangay Yangzom	0	7	7
7	Pelrithang HSS	Pelrithang khamoed	Gelephu	Sonam Choki	2	7	9
8	Pelrithang HSS	Pelrithang RBA Camp (A)	Gelephu	Tobgay	0	11	11
9	Norbuling CS	Tashiphu	Sershong	Sangay Phuntsho	2	11	13
10	Norbuling CS	Pemaling	Sershong	Tenzin Coden	0	0	0
11	Umling MSS	Dungmin	Umling	Sangay Wangmo	3	10	13
12	Dekiling MSS	Tashiling	Dekiling	Lachu Dema	0	13	13
13	Lharing PS	Philing tar NFE Centre	Gakidling	Damcho Wangchuk	3	6	9
14	Lharing PS	Omchunang NFE Centre	Gakidling	Dorji Gyeltshen	0	11	11
15	Lharing PS	Lower Kamidangra	Gakidling	Tshering Choden	2	8	10
16	Pelrithang Higher SS	Pelrithang Khatoed	Gelephu	Choki Wangmo	0	9	9
17	Pelrithang Higher SS	Pelrithang RBA Camp B	Gelephu	Dorji Dema	0	12	12
18	Pelrithang Higher SS	Pemathang	Gelephu	Dawa Choden	0	8	8
19	Dekiling Middle SS	Darbithang	Dekiling	Sonam Yangki	1	10	11
20	Singye Primary School	Yarpheling	Singye	Sangay Norbu	8	0	8
21	Chuzagang PS	Chuzagang	Chuzagang	Pema Chezom	1	13	14
Total					32	185	217

Note: Information as of 06/09/2024

Staff

Principal Dzongkhag Education Officer

Pema Thinley

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Adm. Asst.

Sonam Yangchen

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Chief DEO

Tshochu

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Deputy Chief DEO

Yeshey Dorji

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