Have you just arrived on the Eastern Seaboard with children? If so, one
of your greatest concerns will be available schooling for your family.
The opportunities for education on the Eastern Seaboard are varied and
will range from community based nurseries/kindergartens to elementary/primary
schools and including some fine international schools.
Some of the issues which will affect your choice of school will be enrollment
costs, the ages of your children, the educational system they are coming
from and your expected length of stay in Thailand.
The Eastern
Seaboard has an excellent variety of educational facilities, ranging from
pre-school through to high-school and options for further education. We
highly recommend visiting a number of schools prior to selecting one for
your children.
Curriculum
Is it British or American? How compatible is it with your home country's
education system? Check to see if the school can provide detailed curriculum
guidelines for each sector, giving attainment targets for each year group.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Inquire about the schools policy. It should be a programme that is structured
to suit individual children's needs. Is it an extra cost?
Class sizes
Consider class sizes. What is the teacher-student ratio?
Language
What other language programs are offered?
Nationality
Mix
Student Ratio
Resources
Availability of equipment and teaching resources.
Facilities
What are their sports and library facilities like?
Cafeteria
What is the cost? Is there a covered eating area? Check hygiene.
Extra
Curricular Activities
These activities will usually vary each semester, so be sure to ask what
is currently offered.
Special
Subjects
Is there a music programme? Is there individual tuition for instruments?
Are there drama productions? Are swimming lessons included in the physical
education programme?
Location
Check door-to-door travel time. Remember that buses drop off other children
so allow an extra time factor for this.
Transportation
Are supervised, air-conditioned buses with seat belts provided and what
is the cost?
Fees
Do the quoted fees include books and classroom materials? Is there an
application fee, registration fee, enrolment fee or capital fee? Are any
of these refundable? Does each child pay them?
Pre-School & Nurseries
Amornrat Nursery
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The mostly Thai
and Japanese children spend an active day with a program of playtime,
reading, writing and singing practice with snack and lunchtime breaks. |
Age
Range: 1 - 5 years |
Hours:
09.00 - 15.00 hrs |
Grades:
Nursery |
Location:
Opposite Eastern Tower |
Enrollment:
10 |
Transportation:
N/A |
Telephone:
038-361-670, 09-933-6330 |
Fax:
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Email:
N/A |
Website:
N/A |
Address:
9/24 Jermjompol Rd., Sriracha |
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Burapha Bears Play Centre |
A community led program for children under 3 years. It is a self-funding, non-profit making service offering parent and toddler sessions for children under 3 years. |
Age Range: 0 - 3 years |
Hours: Tues & Thurs 09.00 - 11.00 |
Grades: Nursery |
Contact: Khun Ning |
Enrollment: 10 |
Transportation: N/A |
Telephone: 038-880-360 |
Fax: N/A |
Email: N/A | Website: N/A |
Address: 188/24
Moo 4, Pala Rd., Tambon Pala, Ban Chang, Rayong 21130 |
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Jomtien Playgroup |
Run by volunteer Mums,
there are toys for toddlers and weekly art & craft activities.
Each session includes snack-time and song-time. |
Age Range: Babies &
Toddlers | Hours:Tues & Thurs
10.00 - 12.00 |
Grades: Nursery | Contact: Khun Somphon |
Enrollment: 10 |
Transportation: N/A |
Telephone: 01-863-6739 |
Fax: N/A |
Email: [email protected] |
Website: N/A |
Address:
N/A |
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Kiddie Kare International Day Nursery |
Kiddie Kare opened it's
spacious facility in 1997 in the grounds of the International
School of Pattaya. The nursery is equipped with indoor and outdoor
play areas. |
Age Range: 6 months
- 4 years |
Hours: Tues & Thurs 09.00 - 11.00 |
Grades: Nursery |
Contact: N/A |
Enrollment: 15 | Transportation: Bus Service for a fee |
Telephone: 038-727-191 | Fax: 038-726-459 |
Email: N/A | Website: N/A |
Address: 382
Moo 6, Sukhumvit Rd., Naklua, Km 142 Pattaya, Chonburi |
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Q-Kid International Nursery |
Q-Kid has been offering
a bilingual nursery program for 3 years. The child-centered approach
includes English, Maths, Thai, Computers, Art, Music and as well
physical activities. |
Age Range:1 - 5 years |
Hours: 9.00 - 15.00 hrs |
Grades: Nursery |
Contact: Khun Somrak |
Enrollment: 25 |
Transportation: Buses in Sriracha
area |
Telephone: 038-321-113 |
Languages: English,
Japanese & Thai |
Email:
[email protected] |
Website: www.q-kid.com |
Address: 382
Moo 6, Sukhumvit Rd., Naklua, Km 142 Pattaya, Chonburi |
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Elementary
& Secondary Schools
Garden International School (G.I.S.) |
A community led program for children under 3 years. It is a self-funding, non-profit making service offering parent and toddler sessions for children under 3 years. |
Age Range: 2 - 18 years |
Hours: 08.00 - 15.00 hrs |
Grades: Nursery to Year
13 |
Curriculum: British |
Enrollment: 179 |
Transportation: Bus service for a fee |
Telephone: 038-880-360 |
Fax: 038-630-735 |
Email: [email protected] |
Website:
www.gis.thailand.com |
Address: 188/24
Moo 4, Pala Rd., Tambon Pala, Ban Chang, Rayong 21130 |
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Burapha English Programme School of
Thailand (BEST) |
This Bilingual school
was founded in 1997, built on the site of the established Nakson
Nursery School. The curriculum is Thai/English. |
Age Range: 1.5 - 15
years |
Hours: 09.00 - 15.00 hrs |
Grades: Nursery to Secondary |
Curriculum: Thai/English |
Enrollment: 570 |
Transportation: Buses are provided |
Telephone: 038-420-848 |
Fax: 038-376-288 |
Email: [email protected] |
Website: www.best-burapha.com |
Address: 253/13
Moo 13, Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya, Chonburi, 20150 |
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Montessori Children's Centre International |
The Montessori Children's
International School's first pre-school classroom was founded
in 1990. The school is dedicated to the teachings of Dr. Maria
Montessori. |
Age Range: 2.5 - 9 years |
Hours: 09.00 - 15.00 |
Grades: Pre-school to
elementary |
Curriculum: Thai/English |
Enrollment: 80 |
Transportation: Buses are provided |
Telephone: 038-428-435,
411-982 |
Mobile: 09-833-8190
|
Email: [email protected] |
Administrator: Ms. Barbara
Thomas |
Address: 282
Moo 5, Soi 16, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Thailand |
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Wuttichot Bilingual School (WBS) |
A community led program for children under 3 years. It is a self-funding, non-profit making service offering parent and toddler sessions for children under 3 years. |
Age Range: 2 - 12 years |
Hours: 08.30 - 14.30 |
Grades: Nursery - Pratom
6 |
Curriculum: Thai/English |
Enrollment: 130 |
Transportation: Buses are provided |
Telephone: 038-421-032/3 |
Fax: 038-726-459 |
Email: [email protected] |
Website: N/A |
Address: 382
Moo 6, Sukhumvit Rd, Naklua, Km 142, Pattaya, Chonburi |
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International School of Pattaya (ISP) |
A community led program for children under 3 years. It is a self-funding, non-profit making service offering parent and toddler sessions for children under 3 years. |
Age Range: 1 - 18 years |
Hours: 09.00 - 15.30 |
Grades: Nursery to Year
13 |
Curriculum: British |
Enrollment: 78 |
Transportation: Bus service for a fee |
Telephone: 038-726-457-8 |
Fax: 038-726-459 |
Email:
[email protected] |
Director: Khun Nongnuch
Eymsawat |
Address: 382
Moo 6, Sukhumvit Rd., Naklua, Km 142, Pattaya, Chonburi |
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St. Andrews International School |
St. Andrews International School, Green Valley is a world-class school offering an outstanding all-round education for 2 - 18 year old children on the outskirts of Pattaya and Rayong. It is located in the spacious and beautiful surroundings of Green Valley, and is home to a community of nearly 500 students from over 35 nationalities, all of whom enjoy the close, individual attention offered by a small school, together with the academic opportunities and outstanding facilities of a far larger one. The curriculum is aligned with the English National Curriculum within the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, offering the best of international learning. |
Age Range: 2 - 18 years |
Hours: 08.15 - 15.20 |
Grades: Nursery to Year
13 |
Curriculum: British/IB PYP/IB DIPLOMA |
Enrollment: 500 |
Transportation: Mini bus service for a fee |
Telephone: +66 (0) 3803 0701 |
Fax: Not Available |
Director: Andrew Harrison |
Address: St. Andrews International School, Green Valley Moo 7, Banchang-Makham Koo Road, Banchang, Rayong 21130View Directions |
Email: [email protected] |
Website: www.standrewsgreenvalley.com |
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Regents International School Pattaya |
The Regents International School
began offering traditional British education in
1995. The British style campus serves day and boarding students. |
Age Range: 2 - 18 years |
Hours: 08.30 - 15.30 |
Grades: Pre-Nursery
to Year 13 |
Curriculum: British & IB Diploma |
Enrollment: 1,100 |
Transportation: Bus service for a fee |
Telephone: +66 (0) 931 357 736 |
Fax: 038-734-777 |
Email: [email protected] |
Website:
www.regents-pattaya.co.th |
Address:
33/3 Moo 1, Banglamung, Pong, Chonburi 20150 |
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Higher
Education
The Asian University of Science and
Technology |
The Asian University
of Science and Technology (Asian UST) is an international university
with the aim of producing highly qualified engineering and business
graduates. |
Age Range: 18 years
+ |
Hours: N/A |
Grades: BA, BEng, BBA,
MBA |
Curriculum: Engineering & Business |
Enrollment: N/A |
Calendar: 2 semesters |
Telephone: 038-754-450
ext. 2800 |
Fax: 038-754-460 |
Email:
[email protected] |
Website:
www.asianust.ac.th |
Address: 89
Moo 12, Route 331, Huay Yai, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 |
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Also,
if you would like additional information on educational facilities in
the area, feel free to use the links below:
Expats Guide: International School Thailand information
Recommended Schools...
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