[2] From 1965 to 1975, the Faculty of Pedagogy had the same mission, but added a new one, the training of primary school inspectors, with high hopes that this would allow a standardization of education across the Khmer nation.
[3] The Institute is also put in charge of providing valuable assistance to facilitate the delicate task of teachers in the newly independent nation.
The first years were particularly difficult because of dire material conditions, oversupply of students and lack of formators.
[7] IThe Faculty of Pedagogy finally became the National Institute of Education by decision of the Royal Government, headed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, as per sub-decree No.
On February 8, 2005, the name "National Institute of Education" was officially inaugurated under the high presidency of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen. On February 28, 2007, the National Institute of Education inaugurated the Samdech Hun Sen and Lok Chumteav Cultural Center .