SCHOOL: General Information & Academic Institution
RECEIVING UNIVERSITY: SURATTHANI RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY
Suratthani Rajabhat University, founded in 2004 and located in Surat Thani, Thailand, has roots dating back to 1974 when it was the Teacher College of Suratthani. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across various faculties, including education, management, humanities, science and technology, nursing, law, and tourism.
Recognizing the significance of tourism and hotel management, the university established the International School of Tourism, partnering with top hotels and airlines for hands-on training. On campus, students have access to language and science labs, an art gallery, a library, a bookstore, and a mock court for law students. The university also provides sports facilities such as a stadium, swimming pool, gym, and fitness center.
PHILOSOPHY
Education for local community development
VISION
University for the Nation with Sufficiency Economy Principles
MISSION
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To find the facts in order to become an excellent academic based on the local intellectual, Thai intellectual and international intellectual.
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To produce the graduates with knowledge and moral.
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To enhance the knowledge, the understanding value, the consciousness and the pride in local culture and its nation.
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To learn and to enhance the strength of community leaders, religion leaders and local politicians so that they have a democracy conscious mind, morals, ethics and competence in managing community and local development for common benefits.
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To enhance the strength of the profession of teaching and develop teachers and educational personnel to have good quality suitable for being a high professional.
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To collaborate, help and support each other at the university, community, local government organization and other organizations both at home and abroad for local development.
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To study and seek ways to develop local and modern technology, suitable for living and occupation of the local people including the approach to promote management maintenance and also balanced and sustainable use of natural resources and the environment.
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To research, support and continue the project due to the royal initiative in the mission of the university to develop the local community
PARTNER SCHOOL: BAN DON KLIANG SCHOOL
Ban Don Kliang School, also known as Rongrian Ban Don Kliang (โรงเรียนบ้านดอนเกลี้ยง in Thai), is a school located in the Khun Thale area of Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It is part of the local educational system overseen by the Surat Thani Provincial Administrative Organization. The school has been involved in educational quality improvement programs and uses the "Donkliang Model," a quality management approach designed to enhance educational standards and organization.
PHILOSOPHY
Good Knowledge
Activities Digest
Focused Merits
SLOGAN
Wisdom is the world’s greatest treasure
Wisdom is the light of the world
School colors: green and orange
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SYSTEM
The Academic Support System Director at Ban Don Kliang School had been serving since 2011, but on November 15, during the Loy Krathong Festival, he stepped down. He was the 9th director to hold this position. The office of teachers and educational personnel consists of:
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8 Thai teachers from the English Program
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12 Teachers from the primary school line
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6 Foreign teachers
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6 Teachers from the normal kindergarten curriculum
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6 Teachers from the Junior high school line
In addition, there are special calls and support under the following categories:
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2 for academic work
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3 for vehicle operations
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4 for nutrition work
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3 for factory work
TEACHING SYSTEM
ENGLISH PROGRAM
At Ban Don Kliang School, the English Program follows the internationally recognized Cambridge Curriculum and is offered at the Prathom (elementary) level. As a private program, it requires tuition fees, ensuring access to quality education and resources. They have four Filipino teachers—three specializing in speaking and listening and one focusing on arts. Every subject is taught in English, helping students develop strong language skills for future opportunities.
NORMAL SCHOOL
The regular program at Ban Don Kliang School is a public school offering classes from Anuban (kindergarten) to Prathom (elementary) and Mathayom 1-3 (lower secondary). The school has a 16-room building and provides a supportive learning environment. Two Filipino teachers handle speaking and listening subjects, enhancing students’ English communication skills. This program ensures accessible education for the local community.
OTHERS
FLAG CEREMONY
At Ban Don Kliang School, the flag ceremony happens every day at exactly 8:50 AM, showing how proud they are of their country. Every Thursday, everyone, except for the foreign teachers, wears their scout uniform for "Scout Day." Prathom and Anuban students also get free milk every day. It is my first time experiencing this, and it is really interesting to see how they celebrate these traditions.
LUNCH TIME
At Ban Don Kliang School, it is also a tradition to have free lunch, which features typical Thai food. There is always one pork dish, one chicken dish, and a fruit served with the meal. I have had the chance to experience and taste the usual meals served to Anuban and Prathom students. Teachers also get free lunch, and I always eat with the Filipino teachers from both the English Program and the regular school. I also get the chance to serve the students their meals alongside the student teachers from Suratthani Rajabhat University. It is a great way to connect and enjoy authentic Thai cuisine.