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F-
Before 2001, the survey used the classification which was suitable to
Thailand’s industry based on International Standard Industrial Classification,
(
ISIC) 1958. Since January 2001, the survey used the third revision of the
International Standard Industrial Classification, (ISIC) 1989, of the United
Nations (UN).
Education
30.
Pre-elementary Education
At the Pre-elementary level, students offer a two-year course in public
pre-elementary schools and a three-year course in private pre-elementary
schools. Pre-elementary education aims to nurture and prepare physical,
mental, intellectual and emotional skills for students for their further
movement on to the elementary education.
Apart from the pre-elementary schools and kindergartens, pre-
elementary education is also provided in Child Care Centres and Child
Development Centres, depending on the target groups and their local areas.
31.
Elementary Education
At the elementary level, student undergoes at least six years of
elementary education as a compulsory education. Elementary education puts
emphasis on basic literacy and numeracy skills and cultivate desirable
behavior in students.
32.
Secondary Education
Secondary education is divided into two levels; lower and upper
secondary levels.
1
Lower Secondary Level
Lower secondary education offers a three-
year course which is geared towards developing the students’ ethics,