VALAYA ALONGKORN RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University (VRU) is a higher-education institution based in Pathum Thani, Thailand. The institute was formerly known as the Phetchaburi Wittayalongkorn Teacher Training School. It is the only university in Thailand that is under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

It has a history that dates back to 1932 when Princess Valaya Alongkorn of Phetchaburi donated 64 hectares of land to the Ministry of Education to improve the education of Thai women. As a result, the Petchburiwittay Alongkorn Teacher Training School was established.

The university is officially recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand.

The university is located in Pathum Thani, one of the central provinces of Thailand.

There are seven faculties within the university: faculty of education, faculty of management science, faculty of science and technology, faculty of industrial technology, faculty of agricultural technology, faculty of humanities and social sciences, and the faculty of public health. Each faculty is divided into different departments, which offer a range of undergraduate degree programmes.

VRU Demonstration School

Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage Demonstration School (DS.VRU) is a demonstration school, which affiliates with Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage. It’s located at Phahonyothin Road Khlong Nueng Klong Luang Distinct Pathum Thani Province. It was founded in 1974.

From the beginning, when DS.VRU established, its full name is Demonstration Elementary School, Phetchaburi Wittayalai College. Then, it was changed its name 3 times:

In 1992, its name was changed to Demonstration School, Rajabhat Institute Phetchaburi Wittayakon. In that time, DS.VRU was renovated the classroom, the number of classroom rose from 1 to 2 for each level.
In 2003, the name was changed to Demonstration School, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat Institute.
In 2004, its name was changed to Demonstration School Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University (or Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Patronage Demonstration School).

Mission

School’s mission is about raising the awareness of students in foreign language especially in English. Moreover, it also improves student’s quality in Mathematics and Science.

Additionally, the school’s mission is to help enhance student awareness of Thai culture, the development in ethics of student. Also, it is about encouraging student’s ability in traditional Thai music, Thai dance and sports.

Vision

Students will be developed physically, intellectually, and behaviorally. They will excel in science as well as social, traditional cultural, and communal activities. They can even communicate in foreign languages.

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