Education in a school-related system is divided into four levers: pre-school education, primary education, secondary education and higher education.

1. Pre-School Education is in the form of childcare and readiness development of children in physical, psychological, mental, emotional, personality and social aspects so as to prepare them for higher levels of education
2. Primary Education aims to provide a basis for [earners to retain literacy and arithmetic ability to form desirable character encompassing morality, ethics, basic knowledge and ability.
3. Secondary Education is divided into two parts, i.e. lower secondary and upper secondary education.

3.1 Lower secondary education aims to promote learner’s morality, knowledge, ability and skills beyond the primary level. It is geared to enable learners to identify their needs and interests and to be aware of their aptitude both in general and vocational education, and to develop their ability for work and occupational practices relevant to their age.
3.2 Upper secondary education aims to enable learners to progress according to their aptitude and interests and acquire the basis either for furthering to higher education or for working and pursuing a career suitable for their aptitude both as entrepreneurs and paid workers. It also promotes their morality, ethics, and social skills necessary for pursuing a career and leading peaceful social lives.

4.1 Lower than Bachelor's degree level aims to promote learners' knowledge and vocational skills at middle level including their ability to initiate jobs and develop entrepreneurship.

4.2 Bachelor's degree level aims to promote learners' higher level of knowledge and vocational skills in various disciplines, especially ability to apply theories to practices for both academic and professional development. It also stresses the creation and dissemination of knowledge, learners’ ability to participate in national development in relation to economic, social, political, cultural and environmental aspects, and promotion of the role of the nation in the world community.

4.3 Graduate level aims to promote learners' specialized knowledge and skills, emphasizing academic progress and excellence, especially in studies, research and development of knowledge and technology in sciences, humanities and social sciences. It also facilitates the adoption of modern technology and local Thai wisdom for economic and social development instrumental to Thai society.
1) Teacher Education aims to train and develop prospective as well as practicing teachers who have acquired morality, knowledge, ability and skills in teaching and motivating learners to learn; to be mindful of professionalism, spirit and responsibility of teachers; to serve as a rote model for learners regarding social behavior, life style and preservation of the national language and culture. It also emphasizes on developing an inquiring mind and engaging in continuous improvement of themselves and their teaching capability. Community development, rehabilitation conservation and enrichment of local and national environment and culture are highlighted as well.
2) Vocational Education aims to enable learners to develop vocational knowledge and skills useful for working both as entrepreneurs and as paid workers; and to make decent living. In addition, education in a school- related system is provided for specific needs and target groups.
Vocational education can be organized in both format and non-format systems. Vocational education in the format school system is a development of occupational knowledge and skills relevant to each level of education from primary to higher levels. Vocational education in the non-formal system offers short-course training in specific occupations for those wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills of specific vocational skills and expertise which require a long period of training from childhood, such as dancing, music and sports. Such education can be provided in special institutes created for the purpose or incorporated in the general curricula.

3) Special Education aims to enable learners who are physically, mentally, psychologically, and emotionally handicapped to undertake learning suitable for their conditions and capability. On the other end, it enables geniuses or talented learners to develop their aptitude to the fullest potential and maximize their ingenuity. Special education can be provided in special institutes or in general education stream from pre- school to higher education levels.

The academic year normally runs from June to March. It is divided into two semesters with a six-week summer session during Thailand's hot season. Relevant dates are as follows:

First Semester
Registration : First week of June
Classes begin : Second week of June
Examinations begin : First week of October
First semester ends : Second week of October