A case study with 18 learners, graduates, educators and NGO practitioners found GED flexible and cheaper than some options, but progression depended on finance, documents, English, prior schooling, testing and recognition.
Key findings
- GED offered flexibility, lower cost than some overseas routes and some university access, but limited employment pathways and transitions shaped by finance, documentation, English, prior learning, exams, support and recognition.
Why this matters globally
Alternative credentials can create conditional inclusion, requiring analysis of legal status, labor and cross-border recognition.
Thai researcher contribution
A Naresuan University researcher examined Myanmar youth experience in Thailand's border education system.
Limitations to consider
Eighteen participants in one case cannot represent all youth. Recruitment and translation are unspecified, and accounts may contain survivor bias among those already accessing GED.
Verify the original sources
Sustainable Social DevelopmentRead the original article↗DOI: 10.23812/ssd8794