Bangkok: The Ministry of Education has initiated discussions to align foreign language competencies with the National Qualifications Framework to establish international standard language quality. Dr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, the Assistant Minister of Education, led the meeting, emphasizing the importance of setting a guideline for relevant agencies to develop curricula that align with professional standards, facilitating credit accumulation in the credit bank system. This initiative is crucial for professions where communication is key, necessitating appropriate language skills.
According to Thai News Agency, the meeting addressed the need for a standardized measurement system for language proficiency in English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, referencing the European Union Framework of Reference (CEFR). This effort marks a significant starting point for potentially including more languages in the future. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prawit Arawan, Secretary-General of the Education Council, highlighted the collaboration with relevant agencies to advance the Minister of Education's policy of promoting a flexible learning system accessible anytime and anywhere. The meeting aimed to provide comprehensive guidelines for educational institutions in determining learning outcomes in foreign language proficiency.