Education is one of the key issues in the ASEAN regional integration, under the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pillar.
By the end of 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community will be established, marking the start of free trade among the organization's 10 member-states allowing free flow of goods and services – education services included.
Analysts said that ahead of the integration, ASEAN member-states are expected to invest heavily on its people's education, with countries encouraging education exchanges and the inclusion of ASEAN studies in the curricula.