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Election Failure Offers Students & Teachers Hope

Education Blog by DanmaxJuly 3, 2017January 10, 2018

Education Blog by DanmaxJune 13, 2017September 17, 2017

Woefully underprepared

Originally published with The Nation on 13th June 2017 Last month, schools across Thailand began a new academic year. The new school year brings with it new friends, new teachers and new experiences, but one aspect of school life will remain unchanged: the outdated and ineffective system of teaching, learning and assessment, so appalling it […]

Thailand: Education reforms as elusive as ever

Education Blog by DanmaxMay 29, 2017January 10, 2018

Education Blog by DanmaxMarch 5, 2016March 5, 2016

No room for timidity in education reform

Written by Daniel Maxwell & Peerasit Kamnuansilpa Originally published in Bangkok Post on 23rd July 2015 Those awaiting sweeping educational reforms from the military government were disappointed with last week’s announcement of a new curriculum focused on enhancing students’ understanding of history and their loyalty to the three pillars of Thai ‘society’. Many had been […]

Education Emergency

Education Blog by DanmaxMarch 3, 2016March 5, 2016

Uncategorized by DanmaxJanuary 24, 2011January 29, 2011

What is an English Programme?

When talking with parents I am regularly asked exactly what an English Programme (EP) is and what are the benefits of the English Programme at Varee Chiang Mai School. To answer these questions comprehensively it’s important to provide some background to the educational initiative know as the English Programme. In 1999 the Thai Ministry of […]