1. The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST)

The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology was established, with financial and technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), by the Announcement no.42 of the National Executive Council dated 16 January 1972. It aims at enhancing the state of the art of learning of science, mathematics and technology. By virtue of The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Sciecne and Technology Act 2541 B.E. (1998), amended in 2548 B.E. (second issue), IPST is presently a unit under the direction of the Ministry of Education.

IPST vision is a learning organization dedicated to the quality development of science, mathematics and technology education to meet international standards.

2. Faculty of Education Chulalongkorn University (CU)

The Faculty of Education was established in 1957 as the seventh faculty of Chulalongkorn University, the oldest and the foremost institution of higher learning in Thailand. Originally known as the Department of Teacher Training under the administration of the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education now offers five-year bachelor’s programs in seven areas of specialization as well as master’s and doctoral programs in twenty-one and eleven areas of study respectively.

The total number of students currently enrolled is 2,730, studying or doing research under 132 highly distinguished members of the Faculty’s full time teaching staff, whose educational backgrounds span the globe.

3. Faculty of Education Srinakharinwirot University (SWU)

Srinakharinwirot University started as the first teacher education training school in Thailand in 1949. In 1953, it became the College of Education having the authority to grant degrees in Education. In 1974, the College of Education became a comprehensive university in the center of Bangkok. The University maintains thirteen faculties, seven research institutes, seven centers, the GraduateSchool, and three demonstration schools.

The range of degree programs, Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. have been developed and offered over the years. In 1996, to address the overcrowding of their buildings in the main campus in Bangkok, the University expanded its facilities to Ongkharak district in Nakhorn Nayok Province which is about 70 kilometers from Bangkok. Faculties in various fields of medicine, engineering and technology are currently located at the Ongkharak campus. Throughout its history of rapid growth and its educational development, Srinakharinwirot University has maintained its strong reputation in the field of education and a commitment to academic excellence.

4. The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (NIETS)

The National Institute of Educational Testing Service was established on September 3, 2005 as a public organization to organize testing systems as well as provide methods and tools of educational measurement and evaluation throughout Thailand from primary, secondary and tertiary levels.

We aim to establish technically reliable and accurate evaluation system for students. Our missions are to advance quality and equity by delivering fair and valid assessment and research together with disseminate innovative practices and techniques, train teachers on “Educational Measurement and Evaluation”, follow up the quality of university graduates. Besides NIETS intends to become an academic cooperation center at national and international levels in the near future.

5. The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA)

As stipulated in Section 81 of the 1997 constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, a national education law is required; hence the drafting of the 1999 National Education Act, which became effective on August 20, 1999. Chapter 6 of the Act on Education Standards and Quality Assurance mandates establishment of the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), enjoying the status of a public organization.

The announcement for establishment of The Office was subsequently published in the Government Gazette, Vol.117, Section 99A on November 3, 2000. The Office therefore became operational on the following day. Similar to the operation of other concerns, education provision needs administrative and managerial principles for the entire cyclical functioning. It has been well recognized that evaluation is indeed and essential step for feedback information, which provides us with the basis for assessing the extent of target achievement. It also enables us to identify weaknesses or problems for which remedial measures are needed so as to facilitate subsequent planning and actions required to achieve the goals effectively and efficiently.