Uruguay vs Laos
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Uruguay
Every Uruguayan primary school child receives a free laptop through the Plan Ceibal program.
Uruguay was the first country to implement one-laptop-per-child nationally, giving every public school student a device and internet access since 2007.
Laos
Lao children in remote villages may only encounter a teacher once per week.
With 49 ethnic groups across mountainous terrain, reaching every child with education is Laos's greatest challenge.
Uruguay
Uruguay follows a 6-3-3 system. Spanish is the language of instruction. Education is free, secular, and compulsory from ages 4 to 14. Plan Ceibal provides every student with a laptop and internet connectivity.
Laos
Laos's 5-4-3 system struggles to reach 49 officially recognized ethnic groups across difficult terrain. Primary enrollment is 98% but completion is only 85%. Instruction is in Lao, disadvantaging children from non-Lao speaking ethnic groups.
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