Types of Schools in Phuket

In the year 1885, his Majesty King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V) of Thailand bestowed His Royal Advice that the national educational philosophy should be based on the principle of learning modern technology from the western world while preserving unique Thai culture and wisdom.
Consistent with that philosophy, Phuket has become the home for many schools ranging from small language schools to large international educational institutions. Phuket is a place where students from all walks of life can experience the Thai culture and lifestyle while learning new skills and languages taught in both English and Thai.

This education policy down the years has also spelt boon for the thousand of expatriates who have stepped into Phuket as a backpacker / tourist and have decided to make the stay longer, enticed by the aesthetic and exotic bounty that Phuket presents.

People who seek to live in this part of the world and fish for a mode of income to support them or for a little pocket money or to lengthen a long holiday; turn to teaching English as the solution. Although the employment opportunities for teachers are limited in this part of Thailand, compared to centres like Bangkok, most teachers spend at least some time here. Teaching is a viable option and the teachers are in considerably high demand. A job isn’t either too difficult if you have the qualifications and the right approach. Further beyond qualification appearance is one of the most important things Thai schools look at when hiring English teachers.

Education in Thailand is free and compulsory for all Thai children between the ages of 7 and 14, and about 90 percent of the children are enrolled in either public primary schools or those operated by Buddhist monasteries. Only 33 percent of all eligible children attend secondary schools. Education has kept pace with the growing cosmopolitan character of Phuket.

 
Types of schools prevailing in Phuket are:

Nurseries & Kindergartens : For children aged 18 months to 6 years, there are nurseries and kindergartens available. All have English speaking staff and cater mainly to expat and mixed children.

Primary Schools : There are several Thai primary schools in Phuket, both government and private. A few of the private schools have bilingual programmes.

Secondary Schools : All secondary schools are government schools with Thai language curriculums.

International Schools : There are two international schools for both day and boarding students from 18 months to 18 years of age.

Adult Education : Adult education is provided at the Phuket Non-Formal Education Centre to serve adult learners from primary education to upper secondary level including vocational programmes and foreign language courses.

There's work of teaching English in Phuket City and Pattong and all over the Island. A growing number of private language schools which specialize in ESL and English for the hospitality industry add on to the job opportunities. Since there are so many tourists and international business opportunities in Phuket, teachers may be able find students to tutor individually or in small groups, as well. To obtain a secure teaching position in Thailand, it is important to obtain a teacher's license as well as a work permit which the employer should apply on behalf of the recruited.