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Nawty

Anybody have any knowledge on this school.

They have a school in Bkk and one in Khao Yai....we are thinking about the khao yai one at the moment...visited it, liked it, but want to know more.

kingwilly

I'm assuming for your children, rather than to work at?

The one in Bangkok is ok, feeling the pinch with all the competition, but certainly still a decent school. (My opinion is that travel time/location has to be a major factor in where your kids go to school)

The one in Kao Yai, boarding school innit? I have only heard second hand reports about, but none of them good. Apparently, that's where the worst rich kids go when parents want them 'sorted' out. In a similar mentality to military school in western countries.

But who knows, it might be suitable for your situation.

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aging one

What KW said. The worst boys I get are ones that have been there. It does seem to be more of a juvenile hall. The one at the Rachayothin Intersection is okay, but the traffic there is some of the worst in Bangkok. Its gonna add a half hour a day at least to your commute both ways.

Camel Toe

Where's Bruce when we need him?

The sad part of sending the children to school for the first time is that on that day the change starts to come. He'll learn a new language and start to show a whole new attitude. Weather or not the change is good or bad will depend mostly on the company he keeps.

The students all being in uniform gives us the impression they're united or something, as if there is some sort of cohesion between them. Kids can be mean, really and truly cruel, see it every day.

I personally wouldn't assume a school was good based on tuition costs. There are a lot of dysfunctional families out there, I've heard they beget dysfunctional children. It's a crap shoot really.

forreachingme

There is another branch of that school in Saraburi, a friend form korat has his daughter there and is quite happy...

She's going back to mom and dad on week ends...

kingwilly

I dont think anyone did say that.

Bobcock

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where is St Stephens at Ratchayothin intersection?

I work there and never knew it was here.

We live near our school and miles away from work.

I might investigate it if we could live near both.

Nawty is only interested in Khao Yai. He want's to be a cuntry bumpkin.

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Camel Toe

Is every statement supposed to be a reply here on your board?

Nawty

Thanks, bit of a worry if the worst of the worst are in attendance there.

The thing with this school is that it is the ONLY international school in farting distance of where we would like to live and that is Khao Yai. Have land already.

The school itself is a wonderfull setup. Huge, 3 huge wings, 3 levels I think from memory, gym, indoor basketball court, full size swimming pool, soccer field and golf course.

Yes they do have boarding school there and most of the kids do seem to be boarding, but obviously as we would be living there, this not the case for my kids.

Thing is, the school is huge and there is only 90 kids there all together.

Class sizes are very attractive from the point of the individual kids getting good teaching...one would think as long as they are good teachers. Some classes only have 3 kids.

I had heard good things about the Bkk school and had hoped it would reflect on the Khao Yai campus.

Fees are around 300k per year but.

More investigation required. Any ideas how to get accurate insider info from anyone ??

Camel Toe

Via PM

jandajoy

See if you can sit in on some classes. Also check out the staff room. Happy teachers being friendly to each other or worn out aggressive bad tempered people sulking.

Nawty

My god, me sitting in a class room again...the horrors brought back to life...nightmares. Can't I do it by webcam ?

The things a parent has to do.

Will try the lunchroom first.


By the way, nice thread and thanks for its beginning....because of it I went out and bought some books for the kids today to read at bedtime. Got me motivated. Don't get me wrong, not like we have never bought books, we have, just not actually decided to do it and read to them every night....give it a go and see if they like it.

jandajoy

Good man, stick with it. 15 minutes is ample. Always leave 'em wanting more. Eventually they'' be reading to you. Great moment.
Oh, and don't be suprised if they want the same story or bit of a story repeated over and over. It's all good. Let them take charge.
Consostency is the main thing.
Good luck

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CSFFan

To me, its the most important thing you can do for your children...show them that reading is fun and thus learning can be fun too.

Good to see you getting motivated!

jandajoy

Just sit at the back and observe, or get stuck in if asked/invited.
Incidentally, I've always maintained that a teachers preparedness to accept visitors in the class room demonstrates a very good attitude and probably, a very good teacher. It varies of course, but if they're happy to have you watch they're probably proud of what they're doing. A good signal.

Camel Toe

Find the newest teacher and take him to lunch. Sitting in a class is IMO not the answer. The chemistry will change the moment you walk in. Your being there means at least 300,000B to someone. The teacher might be over-motivated. If what some BKK teachers say about the school is true, likely it could be a case of Just an opinion folks.

jandajoy

How's he going to be able to give an honest, objective opinion about anything? The newest teacher..... a joke surely?

momo8

That is discouraged anywhere, just think if EVERY parent wanted to do this. International schools won't allow it. Disruping the daily routines is not wise. You may be given a tour of the school but some stranger walking in on a class in progress, forget it.

Must be joking. They sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their contract.

jandajoy

Nonsense, you can ask the head. If he/she says "NO" I'd be worried. If he/she says "yes subject to the teacher agreeing" (sign of a good head) and the teacher says "NO", I'd be concerned.

Any teacher worth their salt is not going to be perturbed by visitors. If they've got some thing to hide, or their grasp on the class is so tenuous you don't want your kids in there.

momo8

Have you tried it yourself JJ? Utter bollocks.