By Jabari Zion
If you are a foreign national that has moved to Bangkok with your family, then you may be worried about the education of your children. However, there are plenty of options when it comes to schooling from which you can choose, and a popular choice for expatriates is sending their children to an international school. If you like the sound of your children attending an international school, then below are some tips to help you make your selection and help you to settle into your new life in the Big Mango.
Choose Your Preferred Curriculum
There are a lot of international schools in Bangkok, and you will also find that they all have varying curriculums as well. You can choose a school that has a British, American, Australian, French, German, Singaporean, or other national curriculum and help to ensure that your children get the education that you want for them. All international schools will have English as the primary language in the classroom, so you do not need to worry if your children do not read, write, and speak the Thai language, although they will have to learn it.
Select A Conveniently Located School
When it comes to choosing an international school, Bangkok has many of them dotted throughout the city, and the location of the school can have a significant impact on your life. The further away from where you live, the longer it is going to take to get there and back, and Bangkok is notorious for its traffic jams, especially when it is raining. You will want to try and choose a school that s not far from where you live, or you can choose to live close to your preferred school, which will make the daily commute more manageable. You can also opt to live close to the BTS or MRT transport systems which can also make getting around the city an easy task.
Ensure Your Chosen School Is Affordable
The cost of private education in Bangkok can vary quite drastically, so you will also want to ensure that you select a school which has affordable fees. If you have more than one child, you will often find that schools offer some form of discount so you will need to look at this with any potential school that interests you. You may also find that your employer can help you with the school fees if you are employed as an expat, and if not some companies can still offer their employees discounts at some international schools. Take your time and choose the best school for your children that you can, and you can also help to get your family settled and into the swing of things living in Bangkok.
