Known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins, and ornate temples, Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with a population of 70.27 million (2016). The country has a solid education system and an adult literacy rate of 93%.
Schools in Thailand are structured into 3 levels: national, regional and local. The Ministry of Education oversees most aspects of education in Thailand, supported by the Office of the Higher Education Commission in the tertiary sector.
The Thailand government has done a lot of efforts in terms of access to higher education and improving quality standards, as per the 15-year National Education Plan since 2002.
After two years of kindergarten, children must attend 6 years of primary school. In Thailand, the school year is held from May to March (Primary and Middle School). Secondary schools begin school in June and end in April.
English is taught nationwide from the first year of primary school. The curriculum among schools in Thailand is focused in these core learning areas:
Find the top schools in Thailand near you: Bangkok Chiang Rai Chiangmai Chonburi Krabi Nakorn Ratchasima Nonthaburi Pathumthani Phuket Rayong Samutprakarn Saraburi Surat Thani Udon Thani
Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Thailand (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakorn Ratchasima, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Udon Thani, Pak Kret, Chaophraya Surasak, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Pathom, Phitsanulok, Pattaya, Pathumthani, Songkhla, Surat Thani, Rangsit, Yala, Phuket, Samut Prakan, Lampang, Laem Chabang, Chiang Rai, Trang, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ko Samui, Samut Sakhon, Rayong, Mae Sot, Om Noi, Sakon Nakhon, Saraburi, Samutprakarn, Krabi).
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Thailand through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Thailand tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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