OBEC Cambridge School Summit 2025: Fostering Innovation, Sustainability and Student LeadershipBangkok / Nonthaburi, Thailand — August 26-29, 2025

The OBEC Cambridge School Summit 2025 was held from August 26 to 29, bringing together students, educators, and leaders from Cambridge International Programme schools across Thailand. Under the theme “Eco Vision: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future”, the summit offered a vibrant calendar of academic competitions, environmental education field trips, cultural ceremonies, and leadership training focused on sustainability.

Objectives & Theme

The summit aimed to:

• Empower students from Cambridge International schools to become agents of positive change in their communities.

• Promote understanding and action around environmental sustainability, including climate change, conservation, and green technologies.

• Provide forums for collaboration among students, teachers, and administrators on best practices in education, curriculum innovation, and global competencies.

“Eco Vision: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future” served not just as a topic but as a guiding principle: every workshop, excursion, and project presentation was designed to engage participants with real-world sustainability challenges and encourage hands-on thinking.

Key Activities & Highlights

• Academic & Project Competitions Students competed in teams across various categories: environmental science, sustainable design, public speaking on climate solutions, and more. The competitions encouraged original thinking and collaboration across schools.

• Field Excursions On day two of the summit, participants visited the Bangkok Planetarium, the Science Museum, and the Global Environment Center. These field trips provided context for lessons on ecology, conservation, and science communication.

• Cultural and Traditional Ceremonies Amid scientific and educational programming, the summit included traditional Thai ceremonies—such as acts of gratitude to teachers—reinforcing respect, heritage, and the value of mentorship in education.

• Leadership and Skills Workshops Interactive sessions guided students on leadership in sustainability, project design, teamwork, and presentation skills. Teachers and speakers emphasized not only theoretical knowledge but also skills to implement sustainable initiatives in local communities.

  

  

  

Participation & Organizational Roles

The summit was facilitated by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), in collaboration with Cambridge International Programme schools across Thailand. Participating schools included IPC Satree Phuket and various OBEC-Cambridge schools from Bangkok and other provinces.

One notable among the organizers was Dr. Phuthorn Chantha-hong “Punyajaratamrong” (ผู้ช่วยเลขาธิการ กพฐ.), who led educational policy oversight from OBEC. His involvement underscored national-level commitment to integrating sustainability and international curriculum standards.

Outcomes & Legacy

• Students came away with greater awareness of environmental issues and concrete ideas for projects in their schools or local communities.

• Networking among schools was strengthened, fostering collaborative relationships for future sustainability projects.

• Several project proposals emerged, with students planning local initiatives in waste management, energy conservation, greening school grounds, or public education about biodiversity.

• The summit reinforced OBEC’s and participating schools’ commitments to integrating sustainability into the Cambridge programme and in school curricula more broadly.

Voices from Participants

Although speaker quotes were not widely published, social media posts from students and schools reflected pride, inspiration, and motivation. Many noted how meaningful it was to combine scientific knowledge with cultural respect, and expressed excitement about applying what they learned back home.

Looking Ahead

OBEC and Cambridge-school partners are expected to compile a post-summit report summarizing students’ project proposals, best practices shared, and impact metrics. Schools will likely follow up with pilot programs in the coming academic year, potentially scaling promising student-led sustainability initiatives more broadly.

For many attendees, the OBEC Cambridge School Summit 2025 was more than an event—it was a launching pad for leadership in a changing world.