Primary school lasts for six years, and secondary school for six years. There is a primary school near most rural villages, but outside the cities, most secondary students must travel by bus to a high school.Government schools are free in Thailand, and children must attend from six years of age, for at least nine years. Schools have two shifts - one from 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and the other from 1.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Students attend one of these half-day shifts on five or six days of the week, all year round.
Primary school lasts for six years, and secondary school for six years. There is a primary school near most rural villages, but outside the cities, most secondary students must travel by bus to a high school.
Thai students must wear a school uniform.
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The discipline in schools is very strict. Subjects include: Thai language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Health and Physical Education, Arts and Music, Technology, and Foreign languages. Most Thai children learn to speak English at school.
Long ago, the only education available in Thailand was for boys who were taught by the Buddhist monks. There was no formal education for girls.
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