On April 8th, a delegation of 47 members from Thailand's Department of Basic Education, under the Ministry of Education, visited the International School. LIANG Xuehong, Dean of the International school, met with the delegation members at No. 7 teaching building.
Dean LIANG briefly introduced the history, development, and future strategy of GDUFS to the delegation with a special focus on the the experience of receiving Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as the Head of the International Exchange Office. LIANG said GDUFS and the International School attach great importance to the exchanges in education with Thailand. At present, Thailand is the fourth largest source of international students at GDUFS. Every year, around two hundred Thai students come to GDUFS for exchange or study . Bapan, the Head of the Thailand delegation, expressed gratitude for Mr. LIANG's introduction and warm reception. He said the visit has deepened their understanding of China, and he hopes to continue promoting the friendship and education exchanges between China and Thailand after the current visit.
After the meeting, the delegation visited the International School, the student canteen and the cultural square. Led by Ms. ZHOU Quan, the Leader of the International Student Project, the delegation visited the language reading room in the library and viewed the handwriting samples of Princess Sirindhorn.