Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools
| Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools | |
|---|---|
Logo of PCSHS | |
Thailand | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, Boarding, Secondary Science School |
| Motto | Paṇya Yatthaŋ Vippa Shati |
| Established | July 27, 1993 The first 4 schools were established |
| Founder | Princess Chulabhorn |
| Authority | Office of the Basic Education Commission |
| Oversight | Ministry of Education (Thailand) |
| Administrator | Pichet Phophakdee OBEC Secretary-general |
| Grades | 7–12 (Mathayom 1–6) |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| • Grade 7 | 96 |
| • Grade 8 | 96 |
| • Grade 9 | 96 |
| • Grade 10 | 144 |
| • Grade 11 | 144 |
| • Grade 12 | 144 |
Average class size | 24 |
| Language | Thai, English |
| Classrooms | 30 |
Campus type | Rural |
| Colours | Blue and Orange |
| Slogan | Proud, Honor, Morality, and Bright-minded Academics, while Following The Mission of The Princess |
| Song | March of Princess Chulabhorn's College |
| O-NET average | 56.30% (Academic year 2017) |
| Budget | 946.5746 million Baht (FY 2018)[1] |
School fees | Full scholarship awarded to all students |
Princess Chulabhorn Science High School (Thai: โรงเรียนวิทยาศาสตร์จุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย; RTGS: Rongrian Witthayasat Chulaphon Ratchawitthayalai), also known as PCSHS, is the name given to a group of science coeducation boarding schools that was established by the Thai Ministry of Education to honor science-oriented Princess Chulabhorn in 1993 when she was 36 years old. PCSHS focuses on developing the talents of students in grades 7-12 (secondary and high school students) in science, mathematics, technology, and environment to support science and technology professionals in Thailand.
History
[edit]The first 4 schools were established on July 27, 1993. At that time, the Ministry of Education (MOE) named them "Chaloem Phrakiat Somdet Phrachao Lukthoe Chaofa Chulabhorn Walailak Akkhraratcha Kumari" (Thai: เฉลิมพระเกียรติสมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอเจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์อัครราชกุมารี), followed by name of school located province. In the late 1993, Princess Chulabhorn granted permission to adapt her royal cypher to be the schools' logo and give the new schools' name "Princess Chulabhorn's College" (Thai: จุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย; RTGS: Chulaphon Ratchawitthayalai), followed by name of school located province.[2]
On August 6, 2018, MOE announces that Princess Chulabhorn give the royal permission to MOE to change the name of "Princess Chulabhorn's College" to "Princess Chulabhorn Science High School" on July 3, 2018.[3]
On February 2, 2023, MOE established six additional PCSHSs,[4] in accordance with the Cabinet's resolution on October 5, 2021, which approved the expansion of PCSHS to cover all 18 inspection regions defined by Thai Office of the Prime Minister.[5]
Schools
[edit]Since 2023, there are 18 schools in the school group;[6]
Before the expansion in 2023, the PCSHS includes 12 boarding schools around the country. They are:[7]
| No. | School | Province within service area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCSHS Nakhon Si Thammarat | Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chumphon, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Surat Thani |
| 2 | PCSHS Chiang Rai | Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Lampang and Lamphun |
| 3 | PCSHS Trang | Trang, Krabi, Phang Nga, Phuket and Ranong |
| 4 | PCSHS Buriram | Buriram, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sisaket and Surin |
| 5 | PCSHS Mukdahan | Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Kalasin, Nakhon Phanom, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani and Yasothon |
| 6 | PCSHS Satun | Satun, Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala |
| 7 | PCSHS Phetchaburi | Phetchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Suphan Buri |
| 8 | PCSHS Loei | Loei, Bueng Kan, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon and Udon Thani |
| 9 | PCSHS Phitsanulok | Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Phichit, Sukhothai, Tak and Uttaradit |
| 10 | PCSHS Lopburi | Lopburi, Ang Thong, Chai Nat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Sing Buri and Uthai Thani |
| 11 | PCSHS Pathumthani | Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan |
| 12 | PCSHS Chonburi | Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Rayong, Sakaeo and Trat |
Curriculum
[edit]Originally, the curriculum depended on The Ministry of Education but the schools' course of instruction was changed in 2010 by cooperation of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (Public Organization), a Thailand science high school, and have used this curriculum since then.[8] The PCSHS students receive scholarships from the government for study, food, accommodation, etc.[7]
Symbols
[edit]- In Thai
- Schools' old logo
- Schools' symbolic tree
The schools' logo is a princess' crown cover letter "จ.ภ." (Jor-Por), the royal initial of Princess Chulabhorn Walailak. The symbolic colors are blue, representing the Thai monarchy, a security-oriented, strict disciplinarian. And red-orange, which represents the traditional Thai color for Thursday, the day that Princess Chulabhorn Walailak was born (July 4, 1957).
The symbolic tree is Spathodea (Thai: แคแสด). This tree has orange-red flowers that represent the symbolic color of the schools.
The school motto is “Moral lead academic matter”. It shows that the PCSHS students have moral principle to bring their knowledge to use.
PCSHS logo has been bestowed by Princess Chulabhorn on 6 December 2019. Designed by Fine Arts Department.[9]
Notable Alumni
[edit]- Chuthiwat Jankane — Thai actor, singer, rapper and dancer; member of BUS, a Thai boy band (graduated from PCSHS Phetchaburi)[10]
- Warintorn Panhakarn — Thai actor and model (graduated from PCSHS Lopburi)
- Kroekrit Thaweekarn — Thai footballer (graduated from PCSHS Chonburi)
References
[edit]- ↑ "The Third Series of Thailand's Budget Document FY 2018: Cost Spending List, Updated by Budget Act B.E. 2017, Book No. 8(1), Article 23: Ministry of Education (1)" (PDF). Bureau of The Budget. Bureau of The Budget. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ↑ "ประวัติ โรงเรียนวิทยาศาสตร์จุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย นครศรีธรรมราช". Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Nakhon Si Thammarat (in Thai). Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Nakhon Si Thammarat. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ "ประกาศกระทรวงศึกษาธิการ เรื่อง การเปลี่ยนชื่อโรงเรียนจุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย" (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette (in Thai). Secretariat of the Cabinet. September 20, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 24, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ↑ Excellence in Science Education Bureau, Office of the Basic Education Commission (May 18, 2023). "กระทรวงศึกษาธิการประกาศจัดตั้งโรงเรียนวิทยาศาสตร์จุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย จำนวน 6 แห่ง" [Ministry of Education announced the Establishment of 6 Princess Chulabhorn Science High Schools] (in Thai). Bangkok: Office of the Basic Education Commission. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Prachatai (October 5, 2021). "ครม. อนุมัติงบ 3,275 ล้านบาทให้ศึกษาธิการจัดตั้งโรงเรียนวิทยาศาสตร์จุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย" [Cabinet Approving 3,275 million baht to Education ministry for Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Establishment]. การศึกษา (in Thai). Bangkok: ประชาไท. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Mahidol Wittayanusorn School. "ระบบรับสมัครนักเรียนชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 4" [System for Grade 10 Student Admission]. ระบบรับสมัครนักเรียนชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 4 (in Thai). Nakhon Pathom. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- 1 2 Project of Development of Princess Chulabhorn's College group of schools for gifted student in Maths and Science (Draft for cabinet summit)
- ↑ Memorandum of Understanding between Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and 12 schools of Princess Chulabhorn's College
- ↑ "พระราชทานตราสัญลักษณ์ประจำโรงเรียนวิทยาศาสตร์จุฬาภรณราชวิทยาลัย" (PDF). PCSHSNST NEWS. December 13, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2020.
- ↑ "รู้จัก ฮาร์ท BUS เมนแดนซ์สุดละมุน เจ้าของรอยยิ้มพิฆาตใจ ที่ใครเจอก็ต้องแพ้ทาง" [Getting Know "Heart BUS", Cute Main Dancer, Killing Smile Owner Whom All Will Love When Meet]. Kapook.com. July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Homepage of PCSHS Phetchaburi
- Homepage of PCSHS Chiang Rai
- Homepage of PCSHS Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Homepage of PCSHS Pathumthani
- Homepage of PCSHS Phitsanulok
- Homepage of PCSHS Chonburi
- Homepage of PCSHS Mukdahan
- Homepage of PCSHS Trang
- Homepage of PCSHS Satun
- Homepage of PCSHS Loei
- Homepage of PCSHS Buriram
- Homepage of PCSHS Lopburi