School Grades
The school year in Thailand is divided into two semesters, and for primary and secondary schools generally runs from the middle of May to March, and from June to March for higher education. It has a two or three week break between the two terms in September. The short summer break coincides with the hottest part of the year and Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year celebrations. Schools enjoy all public and Buddhist religious holidays and Christian and international schools usually close for the Christmas-New Year break.
| Level/Grade | Typical age |
|---|---|
| Various optional programs | Under 6 |
| Nursery | 3-4 |
| Kindergarten | 4-5 |
| Preparatory | 5-6 |
| 1 to 6 Prathom | 7–12 |
| 1 to 6 Matthayom | 12-18 |
| University | Usually four years |
| Vocational education | Ages vary |
| Graduate education | Ages vary |
| Adult education | Ages vary |
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