## Licenses for Public Schools by the Ministry of Education In Thailand, public schools are **licensed by the Ministry of Education**. To operate a school, including a public school, a license is required. The Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT) also plays a role in issuing and renewing teaching licenses. **Here's a more detailed breakdown:** ### **Ministry of Education License:** Schools, including public ones, need a license from the Ministry of Education to operate. This license ensures the school meets the required standards and curriculum. ### Teacher's License: Teachers in public and private schools, including formal schools, need a teaching license from the Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT). ### **Requirements for a School License:** - **Thai Nationality:** The license holder, manager, and Thai director must be Thai nationals. - **Educational Qualifications:** The manager and director must have a bachelor's degree or higher. - **Good Character and Conduct:** The applicant must have exemplary behavior and not have any disqualifying criminal history. - **Financial Stability:** The school must demonstrate adequate capital for operation. - **Company Objectives:** If a company operates the school, its primary objective must be education. ### **Requirements for a Teacher's License:** - **Thai Nationality:** For certain positions, like principal, a Thai national is required. - **Educational Qualifications:** Typically, a bachelor's degree in education or a teaching certificate is required. - **Professional Standards:** Teachers must meet certain professional standards, including passing relevant assessments. - **Good Conduct:** Teachers must be of good character and not have any disqualifying criminal history. ### **Provisional Teaching License:** The TCT also issues a provisional teaching license, which is valid for two years. ### **License Renewal:** Teaching licenses need to be renewed periodically, with specific requirements for renewal based on whether the teacher is actively practicing or not.