:Mengly J. Quach Education
{{Short description|Company based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Mengly J. Quach Education
| logo =
| type = Private company
| founder = Mengly J. Quach
| defunct =
| hq_location = Phnom Penh
| industry = Education
| products = Education Services
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.mjqeducation.edu.kh/}}
| caption =
| foundation = 2005
| location_country = Cambodia
| locations =
| key_people = Mengly J. Quach (Founder, Chairman and CEO)
| subsid = {{ubl|Aii Language Center|American Intercon School}}
}}
Mengly J. Quach Education is the parent company of Aii Language Center (Aii) and American Intercon School (AIS), founded in 2005 by Mengly J. Quach.{{Cite web|title=The 10 Best Schools in Cambodia-2020|date=10 November 2020 |url=https://www.eliteeducationmagazine.com/american-intercon-school/}}
History
In 2005, Mengly J. Quach founded Mengly J. Quach Education. The company's subsidiaries, Aii Language Center and American Intercon School,{{Cite web|author=The Phnom Penh Post|date=2020-07-17|title=MJQ Education is the parent company of Aii Language Center (Aii)|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/education/mengly-j-quach-calls-physical-summer-schools-inspire-safety}} engage in education, health care, food, media, and financial services. It started with 20 students in 2005{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2019-12-13|title=MJQE is proudly the largest education provider in the country with two core businesses, Aii Language Center and American Intercon School|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/670105/mjq-education-14-years-of-excellence/}} and by 2023, had grown into one of Cambodia's largest educational networks, with fifteen school buildings, over 20,000 students, more than 2,300 staff, and 55,000 alumni.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2019-05-15|title=AIS, All Language Centre open new branches|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/604723/ais-all-language-centre-open-new-branches/|access-date=2021-11-04|language=en-US}} Mengly J Quach Education Plc was officially listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) on June 28, 2023, becoming the 11th equity-listed firm to issue its IPO on the kingdom’s bourse. The company issued 9,966,127 shares at a share cost of 2,080 riels ($0.5), raising $5 million.{{Cite web|author=Phnom Penh Post|date=2015-07-03|title=Cambodian-American combines east and west|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-plus/cambodian-american-combines-east-and-west}}{{Cite web|author=Rhea Mae Soco|date=2020-12-27|title=Schools ready to open, fear post-COVID-19 crisis|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50797803/schools-ready-to-open-fear-post-covid-19-crisis/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Khmer Times|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=Cambodia's select schools to reopen in Aug|url=https://panpacificagency.com/news/southeast/07/10/cambodias-select-schools-to-reopen-in-aug/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Pan Pacific Agency|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2021-06-24|title=Government meeting designs blueprint for schools to reopen|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50880795/government-meeting-designs-blueprint-for-schools-to-reopen/|access-date=2021-11-04|language=en-US}}
Aii Language Center
Aii Language Center (Aii) is a North American Standard-based center specializing in languages and is one of the largest English language centers in Cambodia.{{Cite web|author=Phnom Penh Post|date=2020-07-17|title=Mengly J Quach calls for physical summer schools to inspire safety|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/education/mengly-j-quach-calls-physical-summer-schools-inspire-safety}} Aii offers various programs, including English, diploma courses, Chinese and Thai language training programs, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation courses, TESOL House, and i-Learn English. It operates in seven campuses in Phnom Penh, one campus in Siem Reap, and one campus in Takeo, Cambodia.{{Cite web|last=Phnom Penh Post|title=American Intercon School, developing soft skills for Kingdom|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/supplements-special-reports/american-intercon-school-developing-soft-skills-kingdom|access-date=2021-11-04|website=www.phnompenhpost.com|language=en}}
= History =
Aii Language Center (Aii) is a subsidiary of Mengly J. Quach Education{{Cite web|author=The Phnom Penh Post|date=2020-07-17|title=MJQ Education is the parent company of Aii Language Center (Aii)|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/education/mengly-j-quach-calls-physical-summer-schools-inspire-safety}} and a sister company of American Intercon School.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2019-12-13|title=MJQE is proudly the largest education provider in the country with two core businesses, Aii Language Center and American Intercon School|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/670105/mjq-education-14-years-of-excellence/}} It was founded by Mengly Jandy Quach in Phnom Penh in 2005.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2019-05-15|title=Aii Language Centre|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/604723/ais-all-language-centre-open-new-branches/|access-date=2021-11-04|language=en-US}} It started with only 20 students in 2005{{Cite web|author=Phnom Penh Post|date=2013-02-20|title=Schooling a healthy business|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/schooling-healthy-business}} and by 2022, had over 9,000 students studying in 6 campuses in Phnom Penh, one campus in Siem Reap, and one campus in Takeo, with over 50,000 alumni.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2022-08-27|title=Aii Language Center Inspires Students to 'Reach for the Stars'|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501139920/aii-language-center-inspires-students-to-reach-for-the-stars/}}
= During the COVID-19 Period =
Since the pandemic began, most schools struggled with tuition fees, wages, rents, utilities, and loan interests, leading to operational suspensions. Rental fees were a significant issue, and while there was some government and financial institution support, it was insufficient. Educational institutions like Aii relied on multiple revenue streams, including school bus fees, food, uniforms, books, and other administrative fees.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2020-06-25|title=Private schools hit hard by income loss|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50737774/private-schools-hit-hard-by-income-loss/}}{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2020-04-15|title=Financial ruin for private schools|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/713130/financial-ruin-for-private-schools/}} Aii faced financial hardships during the COVID-19 period. In a meeting of the Cambodian Higher Education Association, Mengly J. Quach stated that he negotiated with building owners, but like other school owners, he was unsuccessful. Many private schools in Cambodia were expected to go bankrupt due to loans taken to open their schools.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2020-04-15|title=Financial ruin for private schools|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/713130/financial-ruin-for-private-schools/}} Aii provided teachers and staff with monthly support and supplies, such as rice, face masks, sanitizers, and preventive hygiene training, amid the financial struggles. In July 2020, Mengly J. Quach emphasized the challenges in reopening schools during the pandemic.{{Cite web|author=Phnom Penh Post|date=2020-07-17|title=Mengly J. Quach calls for physical summer schools to inspire safety|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/education/mengly-j-quach-calls-physical-summer-schools-inspire-safety}}
American Intercon School
American Intercon School (AIS) is a North American standard-based school. It is the largest general education institution in Cambodia with programs ranging from kindergarten to high school. It operates in seven campuses in Phnom Penh, one campus in Siem Reap, and one campus in Takeo.{{Cite web|last=Phnom Penh Post|title=American Intercon School, developing soft skills for Kingdom|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/supplements-special-reports/american-intercon-school-developing-soft-skills-kingdom|access-date=2021-11-04|website=www.phnompenhpost.com|language=en}} American Intercon School (AIS) is one of the core businesses of Mengly J. Quach Education.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2019-12-13|title=MJQE is proudly the largest education provider in the country with two core businesses, Aii Language Center and American Intercon School|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/670105/mjq-education-14-years-of-excellence/}}
= History =
AIS was founded in 2005 by Mengly J. Quach in Phnom Penh.{{Cite web|author=The Phnom Penh Post|date=2020-07-17|title=MJQ Education is the parent company of Aii Language Center (Aii)|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/education/mengly-j-quach-calls-physical-summer-schools-inspire-safety}} It started with 20 students in 2005{{Cite web|author=Phnom Penh Post|date=2013-02-20|title=Schooling a healthy business|url=https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/schooling-healthy-business}} and by 2022, had over 9,000 students studying in 6 campuses in Phnom Penh, one campus in Siem Reap, and one campus in Takeo, with over 50,000 alumni.{{Cite web|author=Khmer Times|date=2022-08-27|title=Aii Language Center Inspires Students to 'Reach for the Stars'|url=https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501139920/aii-language-center-inspires-students-to-reach-for-the-stars/}}
References
External links
- [https://www.mjqeducation.edu.kh/ Official website]