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In recent years, it has become immensely popular among Thai families as well as expats, to send their children to an international school in Thailand. Many expats consider the fact that most international schools in Thailand adhere to international standards of education and follow the curricula that are being taught in Western countries. Thai families that can afford the fees of international schools also prefer their children to receive formal education in such schools than in private or public schools in Thailand.
There are quite a number of international schools in operation in Thailand, and more are starting operation at an outstanding rate. It is therefore imperative for parents to have a guide to assist them in selecting the best international school in Thailand for their children.
Parents should make enquiries based on their children’s interests, aptitudes and goals. Here are some other essential tips to help guide parents and guardians in finding the best international school for the children and wards in Thailand.
- School Curriculum
To ensure that you choose the best international school for your child, find an international school with a curriculum that would help to develop your child’s strengths and abilities, while also making the most of weaknesses. This is because different international schools in Thailand make use of different curricula; such as British, American, Japanese, or Canadian curriculum.
- Accreditation
Another thing that is noteworthy is the accreditation of such international schools. Ensure that the school has been accredited by an international accreditation body and that the school is compliant with all the international standards as regards quality of education, recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as other school practices. Such international bodies include Council of International Schools (CIS), Worldwide Education Service (WES), and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- Academic staff
It is considered that the best international schools in Thailand are those that employ teachers who are native English speakers, as they have more experience in teaching Western academic curriculum. However, other the nationalities of the teaching staff, find out about the overall teaching experience and portfolios of the academic staff.
- Size of classrooms
While choosing the best international school in Thailand for your children, be on the lookout for those with smaller size of classrooms. The smaller the size, the more attention your child would receive from their teachers.
