Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (MWIT)

Established in 1990, Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (MWIT) is the first science and mathematics school in Thailand, providing a specialized education for high school students who are exceptionally talented in science, mathematics and technology.

Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (MWIT) which in its English translation means “Prince Mahidol Memorial Science School”, is located in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. The school is funded by the government. Besides fulfilling the national curriculum requirement of the Ministry of Education for nationwide public and private schools, MWIT has a well-designed curriculum with a high degree of specialization in mathematics and science as well as a requirement for each student to complete a science project. In addition, MWIT offers a variety of elective courses in areas of the student’s interest. The conception of MWIT is the result of the country’s vision to produce well-rounded, responsible individuals with high capacity in science, mathematics and technology, who also have a commitment to contribute to the country’s future competitiveness.

MWIT takes pride in nurturing and developing exceptionally gifted Grade 10-12 students. The number of our school’s annual enrollment of new students is 240, with a total of 720 students across three grades. Each class is limited to 24 students in order to maintain an optimum teacher to student ratio for enhanced interaction and learning experience. MWIT is a public and autonomous boarding school governed by a school board and managed by a school principal who reports directly to the Minister of Education.

MWIT strives to provide the best international standard of education at the upper secondary level for exceptionally gifted students in science, mathematics and technology. The school endeavors to groom innovative thinkers who combine unrivaled morals and integrity with a passion to further develop our country.

Our Values:

• To have a sense of responsibility, leadership, self-worth, pride, discipline, morality, ethics, compassion, and public service.
• To have thorough and well-rounded knowledge of mathematics, science and technology concepts as characteristics of researchers, inventors, innovators, and developers.
• To possess knowledge and proficiency of foreign languages as well as the ability to effectively utilize media and information technology.
• To approach learning with a systematic and inquiring critical mind, to be well-rounded and able to integrate a wide range of knowledge.
• To be aware and proud of the Thai identity; our language, arts and culture and wisdom; to understand our national history and uphold democratic values; to be confident in cross-cultural situations.
• To maintain maximum mental and physical well-being.