Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance is one of the most important factors in any teaching and learning program but it has not been fully practiced in the past. In this decade, the English language proficiency of Thais will be evaluated with National Standardized Tests to assure the quality of English language teaching and learning. One of the standardized tests is the National English Assessment test used in schools with students in grades 3, 6, 9 and 12. Another standardized test is the test given to students before leaving the university. The Standardized English Test that has been introduced in the workplace is the English test for tourist guides. With a national standardized test, it is hoped that the quality of English language learning will be more or less the same everywhere in the country.
The scenario that has been described cannot be accomplished with money alone, it also requires the dedication and collaboration of educators as well as the private sector and organizations of native speaker of English such as USIS, British Council, etc. It is hoped that by the end of this decade, Thais can effectively use English in business, science and technology. More importantly, Thais will be able to use English to promote Thailand and its culture