Thai School System

How does the Thai education system work? In this lesson, you’ll follow the journey through Thai schooling, from kindergarten all the way to university. You’ll learn how many years of study are compulsory by law, the difference between the science and arts streams in upper secondary school, what vocational colleges offer, and the different degree levels. You’ll also see the school uniforms worn at each stage and hear personal memories of kindergarten life in Thailand.

Thai Vocabulary:
ระบบการศึกษา (rá-bòp gaan sʉ̀k-sǎa) – Education system
อนุบาล (à-nú-baan) – Kindergarten
ประถมศึกษา (prà-tǒm sʉ̀k-sǎa) – Primary education
มัธยมศึกษา (mát-tá-yom sʉ̀k-sǎa) – Secondary education
มหาวิทยาลัย (má-hǎa-wít-tá-yaa-lai) – University
ชุดนักเรียน (chút nák-rian) – School uniform

Learning about Thai culture in natural Thai helps you understand both the language and the people who speak it. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey!

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Thai School System

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