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The official
population of Thailand is now just over 65 million, with an annual growth
rate of 1.4%, one of the lowest in the region. The figures for
Pattaya are around 65,000 but the total should probably
be considerably higher as it is difficult to account for the fluctuating population of migrant workers connected with tourism. Tourists and expats have also not been
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If you
have recently arrived in the Eastern Seaboard with a young family, a major concern will be the options for schooling. With
the expansion of industrial areas in the region there has been a growth
in the number of international schools catering to the expatriate community. In this chapter we cover children's education from preschool
through to high school and an option for tertiary education.
The information has been provided by the schools and was current
at the time of publication. Before choosing a school for your
children, we highly recommend a visit to the schools prior to selection
one.
The international schools within the Eastern
Seaboard are bases on the American National Curriculum or the British National Curriculum. All schools welcome students of any nationality including non-English
speakers. If this applies to your children it is important to check the schools policy for the "English as a second language (ESL)" program. Many
of the schools also offer opportunities to study the child's
native language; French, Dutch, Japanese, etc. This diversity of nationalities
presents opportunities for learning about other cultures and allows
children to cultivate cross cultural awareness and tolerance.
Each of the schools tries to reflect the international makeup
of the school community within its curriculum. It is also a
government requirement to include Thai studies in the curriculum and
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International
From the Dusit Hotel roundabout, head north
along Pattaya-Naklua Road. Turn west on Soi 8 and follow almost to the end.
Turn right into Soi Wong Amat. The school is on the left just past
the Garden Beach Resort.
Address : 282 M00 5, Soi 18 Banglamung, Chonburi 20151
Tel/Fax : 428-435
The Montessori Children's Center's first preschool
classroom was founded in 1990.The
school is dedicated to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, which cultivate the child's natural desire to learn by
providing a structured, stimulating environment set in a Thaistyle building. The school is a member of the International Montessori
Society and is licensed and accredited by the Chonburi Welfare Department
of Education.
Grades : Preschool
to elementary (Upper Primary)
Age Range : 3-9 years
Enrolment : 54 students
Siam International Children's Centre
From the Dolphin roundabout, head
north along Pattaya - Naklua Road. Turn west on Soi 18 and
follow almost to the end. Turn right into Soi Wong Amat. The
school is on the left, just before the Garden Beach Resort.
Address : 305 Moo 5, Soi 18 Pattaya, Chonburi 20260
Tel/Fax : 370-798-9
The Director of the school felt
there was need in this area for an international school for preschool and
primary aged children. The school is located on six rai
of land on Wong Amat beach and has been open with full time
teaching staff since the summer of 1999. The teaching staff consists
of native English speaking teachers and qualified Thai teachers.
The center also offers early bird and extended day programs as well as drop
in day care center. Grades : Preschool to Lower Elementary .
Age range: 2-9
years
Burapha English Program School of Thailand (BEST)
The Burapha English - Program
School of Thailand (BEST) is the only school on the Eastern Seaboard to obtain a Ministry of
Education License to teach a mixed Thai-English
curriculum. This unique system gives your child the benefits of a truly bilingual and bicultural
education. Approximately 60% of the class
time is based on the British National Curriculum and
is taught by qualified native English -speaking
teachers. The remaining 40% is based on the
Thai Curriculum and is taught in Thai
qualified Thai teachers.
Address : 253/13 Moo. 13, T. Nongprue, A. Banglamung, Chonburi 20260, Thailand
Tel : 420-848,
376-288
Fax : 376-288
Grades : Nursery
to Primary Grade 6
Age Range : 1.5 -
12 years
Enrolment : 460
students
Wuttichot Bilinguql School (WBS)
Located on the ground of International School of Pattaya (ISP)
Address : 382 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Road, Naklua Km 142 Pattaya, Chonburi 20150
Tel : 421-032-3
Fax : 726-549
The school opened in 1975 and was o riginally a kindergarten and primary school, following the Thai curriculum. In 1996 it became a
bilingual school.
Grades : Nursery
through to P6
Age Range : 2-12
years
Enrolment : 130
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International School Eastern Seaboard (I.S.E.)
ISE opened itsb facility in 1994. With the completion of the High School building, completion
of the High School building, it now offers a full campus for students from preschool through graduation. The curriculum in North American, with
components from the United States, Canada and the
European Council of International Schools. The teachers are primarily American in a diverse staff. ISE is accredited
by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Address : 282
Moo 5, Tambon Bovin, Sri Racha, Chonburi
P.O.
Box 6 Banglamung, Chonburi 20150
Tel : 345-556-9, 372-591/5
Fax : 345-156, 372-590
Grade : Pre-Kindergarten
to Grade 12
Age Range : 3-18
years
Enrolment : 340
students
International School of Pattaya (ISP)
From Pattaya, head north
on Sukhumvit Road, about 1km past the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. The School is on the east side of the road.
Address : 382
Moo 6 Sukhumvit Road, Naklua Km 142 Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150
Tel : 726-457-8
Fax : 726-459
ISP was the first international school in Pattaya, opening in 1993. It follows
the British National Curriculum.
Grade : Nursery to Year 13
Age Range : 1 year-16 years
Enrolment : 75
Students
• International School of the Regents (ISR)
From Sukhumvit Road, take the Highway
36 Bypass heading east toward Rayong. The school is on the south side of
the road, just before the turnoff to Bangkok.
Address : 33/3
Moo 1, Pong, Banglamung, Km 7 Highway 36 P.O. Box 33, Naklua, Chonburi 20150
Tel : 734-777-9
Fax : 734-778,
734-714
ISR began offering traditional English education in 1995.The British style campus serves day and boarding students. The school is a member of the International
School Association of Thailand, the Federation of British Schools in Southeast Asia and the European Council
of Independent Schools. Teachers are mostly British with Canadian, American
and Australian teachers among the large staff.
Grades : Pre-Nursery to Year 13
Age Range : 2-18 years
Enrolment : 450
• THE REGENT'S SCHOOL PATTAYA
Address : 33/3 Moo.1 ,Pong , Nongprue, Banglamung , Chonburi 20150
Tel : 038-734777 fax.038-734778
www.regents.ac.th
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Asian University of Science and Technology
(ASIAN UST)
Traveling east from Chonburi on Route 36,
turn south onto Route 331. About 8km on the right hand side.
Address : 89 Route 331, Km 20, Huay Yai, Chonburi 20260 P.O.
Box 15, Ban Amphur, Chonburi 20250
Tel : 754-450
Fax : 754-460
Asian UST was created
by a group of Imperial College alumni in Thailand with the assistance of Imperial College. The university admitted
its first group of students in 1998. With an international teaching staff and a large, modern campus, Asian UST
offers English language 4-year degree programs in engineering and business. Full and part-time MBA programs are also
offered. The Interfaculty Department of Continuing Studies provides
content courses in Humanities and Social Sciences Languages to the
faculties of Engineering and Business.
Enrolment : 155
Entrance Requirements : For a Bachelor
degree you must have M6 or equivalent secondary school certificate or
GCSE, IGCSE, Grade 12, "O" level, study
of mathematics and physics for engineering
students and mathematics for business students. A written entrance exam
and interview are also required. For an MBA you must have
a bachelor degree from an accredited institution, entrance exam and interview. Entrance examinations are held in January and May. Scholarships are
offered.
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