First of all, forgive me if this has been posted in the wrong forum and if the mods feel necessary to move this elsewhere, then feel free to do so.

My wifes son is 15yrs old and has the choice next year of changing schools.

Firstly, I dont quite understand how the Thai schooling system works, so maybe someone can explain.

Secondly, We have the option to move him to a Technical College in the Nongkhai region but have also been told that Khon Khaen is another good region for further education. Are there any advantages to moving him to study in Khon Khaen other than staying in Nongkhai region.

Thanks for anyone that can help.

Guemlum

Using Thai educational terminology, is your stepson completing Matayom 3? That is a point where many students complete their more formal academic training, rather than continuing to Matayom 6. Some go to voc-tech school, some enter a business college. Some students get a form of 'leaving certificate' that they completed Mat. 3. Some students enter the labour market without further training.

Also, some students transfer matayom schools after Mat. 3, and attend another school that offers different courses.

Now I'll step aside and let others comment. Thanks for posting your question in our teaching forum.

Hi Peaceblondie, thanks for replying. The thing is, I dont know what the Thai terminology is for the necessary levels that each student completes whilst at school. I have since found out that he will be finishing Matayom 3 next year, which is why he is wanting to leave and attend another school.

I'm concerened that he might be leaving his highschool at a time that is not necessary to do so. Should he be staying on longer and finishing Matayom 6, then go to Technical College. What are the benefits for him finishing Matayom 6 as apposed to going to a technical college, or should we be looking at schools further afield such as Khon Khaen?. Are there any benefits to him attending a school/college in Khon Khaen instead of attending one in Nongkhai?.

I really need to have an understanding of the Thai educational system before making any decisions.

Regards

Guemlum