Our current curriculum is far behind those in developed countries. We cling to rote learning, which doesn't encourage students to analyse, apply or create new ideas. We are used to receiving everything from teachers. Otherwise, Thai youngsters could lose touch with Thai culture and identity and face difficulties at some point in the future, Kitti said. Hansa Premmaneesakul, a former student at Ekamai International School and now sophomore at Rangsit University's School of Medicine, said she had a hard time adapting herself to the Thai cultural environment.
Thai people have a different character.
The teaching styles are basically not the same. However, most Thai international school students have no problem pursuing a higher education at local international universities or abroad. Usa Somboon, director of the International School of Bangkok, said her students are accepted by highly respected Ivy League universities like Harvard, Stanford, Yale and other prestigious schools overseas every year. Prayoon Maipoka, chief academic at the Special Schools Division, however, has received calls from parents complaining about an inadequate number of teachers and school facilities. The international school business has become very competitive.