Phuentsholing is an educational center for southern Bhutan, known for hosting one of the country's premier higher education institutes.
* **Literacy Rate:** While specific thromde (city) data fluctuates, the Chukha Dzongkhag (district) literacy rate is approximately 70-75%, which is higher than the national average due to urban concentration. * **Higher Education:** Home to the **College of Science and Technology (CST)**, located in the Rinchhending (Kharbandi) area. CST is the oldest engineering college in Bhutan and falls under the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). * **Primary & Secondary Schools:** The city boasts several well-regarded schools, including Phuentsholing Higher Secondary School, Sonamgang Middle Secondary School, and Norbu Academy. * **School Infrastructure:** Urban schools in Phuentsholing generally report high enrollment and graduation rates, though they often face overcrowding due to rural-to-urban migration.
