## Private Schools and Kindergartens To operate a private school in Thailand, a Formal School License from the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) is required, **[according to Lexology](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7b594a50-db74-4677-92b4-399d7f61b4e7)**. The application process includes submitting a school charter and details about the school's business, **[as detailed by Lexology](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7b594a50-db74-4677-92b4-399d7f61b4e7)**. The license holder must be a Thai national or a company with a majority of Thai shareholders and partners, **[according to Lexology](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7b594a50-db74-4677-92b4-399d7f61b4e7)**.  **Detailed Requirements:** ### **License Holder Qualifications:** The license holder must be a Thai national or a company or partnership where at least 50% of the shares/capital are held by Thai nationals, and at least 50% of the shareholders/partners are Thai nationals.  ### **School Charter:** A school charter must be attached to the application, outlining the school's objectives, curriculum, and other details.  ### **Formal School License:** The application is submitted to the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC), which is part of the Ministry of Education.  ### **Building and Safety:** The school must meet building and safety standards, including obtaining an AOR 6 (Building Permit).  ### **Personnel:** Qualified staff, including a Thai national principal/headmaster with at least a bachelor's degree and teaching experience, are required.  ### **Compliance with Private School Act:** The Private School Act, BE 2550 (2007), outlines the legal framework for establishing and operating private schools in Thailand.  ### **Teacher Licensing:** Teachers, especially foreigners, may need a Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT) license.  ### **Company Objectives:** If the school is a company, its primary objective must be "to provide education," and if the registered address is the school's address, no other objectives are allowed,