Early Years

Welcome to Ascot International School’s Preschool, where young minds flourish and discover the joy of learning. Our dedicated educators and nurturing environment provide an exceptional early education experience, preparing children for a bright future. As an esteemed international preschool in Bangkok, we prioritise holistic development, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a global mindset. Join us on this remarkable journey as we unlock the limitless potential of your child’s early years at Ascot International School, Bangkok.

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IB Programme

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) empowers young learners to become inquisitive thinkers, compassionate communicators, and global citizens through a dynamic and inquiry-based curriculum

Concept based

Concept-based learning goes beyond facts, fostering deeper understanding and the ability to apply knowledge across subjects, empowering students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners

Inquiry method

The inquiry method sparks curiousity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as students explore real-world questions, construct knowledge, and take ownership of their learning journey

play based

Play-based learning fosters creativity, social skills, and cognitive development as children engage in hands-on, imaginative activities that ignite their natural curiosity and love for learning

Ascot International School Bangkok Preschool

Early Years Learning Centre

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ENVIRONMENT

Our open plan classrooms allow students to explore and encourage child-driven learning. Space is utilised to serve many different functions throughout the year. Our classrooms also encourage students to have agency (ownership) and autonomy (independence), and place the child at the center of the learning experience, not the teacher.

IB Programme

Early Years at Ascot follows the IB PYP, which focuses on inquiry, concept-driven learning. What is unique about Ascot is our emphasis on HOW students are taught, versus “what” students are taught. As a school, Ascot focuses on the development of the child as a whole, who is an engaged inquirer, demonstrating agency for learning in and outside of the classroom.

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INQUIRY BASED

Inquiry builds upon a child’s natural curiosity for the world around them. At Ascot International School, we encourage and nurture this curiosity. Inquiry encourages students to come up with their own questions, teaches them to explore various approaches and be active participants in their learning.

CONCEPT BASED

As today’s world is constantly changing, what we know now might not be applicable in the near future. Concept-based approach teaches students the ability to view the world with a flexible mind. While we can’t possibly teach everything, we can teach big ideas that are the framework to study everything. Content can change, but concepts stay the same.

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Inspiring Lifelong Curiousity​ at Ascot -International Preschool in Bangkok

EARLY YEARS FACILITY

Play-based Learning

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Purpose-built Play Area

Our Early Years building has big, open beautiful learning areas for our students. Ascot hired a specialized environmental architect to design the play area to become an additional learning area for our students. They have the opportunity to:

  • climb, swing, slide and move
  • ride bikes, tricycles, and scooters
  • dig in the garden, plant flowers and vegetables, and learn about nature
  • play in the sandpit, dig in the mud pit and create imaginary games
  • play in the outdoor kitchen and/or paint and draw
  • swim & play (EY swimming pool)

Our outdoor learning space has a permanent outside classroom so teachers are able to take lessons outside and students can enjoy the environment.

FREE TO JOIN

FOR CHILDREN 10 - 36 MONTHS OLD

Our Teachers

Toddler Playgroup

Experience Ascot by joining our playgroup with your child. They will benefit from interacting with other children and engaging in activities led by our playgroup host. Ascot Playgroup will:

  • Allow children to develop social skills at their own pace 
  •  Build each child’s emotional confidence
  • Encourage physical activities
  • Support children’s imagination and creativity
  • Encourage learning through role-play

FAQ

We are here to answer all your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

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The average student to teacher ratio in our Early Years is 6 students : 1 adult. In each classroom, there is one native homeroom teacher, one co-educator and one nanny.

There is a maximum number of 18 students per class in our Early Years.

All classes are conducted in English, except for specialist lessons such as Thai and Mandarin.

To calculate specific age requirement for each year group, please refer to our Student Age Criteria page or contact our Admissions Office to assist you.

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At Ascot International School, safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of every child is our unwavering commitment. 


An IB World School, accredited by CIS.

A top IB World School in Bangkok

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Communicate. Collaborate. Respect.

Tom has been at Ascot for 5 years. learn more about Tom!

Tom Green

Tom is a familiar face in the Ascot Early Years that you will see greeting the students and parents each morning. He believes in strong partnerships with families, recognizing the invaluable influence parents and caregivers have in a child’s first years. Tom spends his days shaping the early years of children’s lives, laying the foundation for their lifelong love of learning. Every day, he steps into the classroom with an unwavering commitment to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, where little hearts and minds can flourish.

Hometown: Chatham

Education: Nottingham University 

Position: EY3 Teacher and Head of Early Years 

Favourite place in Bangkok: Benchakitti Park

Best thing about Ascot: The Community

How to unwind: Running 

Q&A - Tom's Perspective

Because the first five years of the child’s life are the most important to the health, well-being, and learning in later life. 

Because it gives people the skills to create a better life.

Not one particular moment, but every day the class engagement is high, which means the kids are enjoying learning together. 

Being able to work in an awesome team. 

Tara has been at Ascot for 2 years. learn more about Tara!

Tara magee

Tara’s Kindergarten classroom is a spacious area where children can grow and learn in the most holistic capacity. Tara has many years of experience working as an Early Years teacher and has great knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate the classroom space so that the children can make the most out of their learning. She is also a mom of 2 children who attend Ascot so understands the importance of an engaging education where she can see her children thrive. Tara’s classroom is filled with fun and laughter and a safe space has been created where children can truly be themselves.

Hometown: Staffordshire – UK

Education: BSC (Hons) degree, Education Diploma, PGCE

Position: EY2 Teacher

Favourite place in Bangkok: Rama 9

Best thing about Ascot: The whole community and support it brings to everyone

How to unwind: Reading and cooking

Q&A - Tara's Perspective

I enjoy watching the excitement and happiness in the children when they discover something for the first time.

It sets a balanced foundation of knowledge and experience where children are able to discover and explore.

The pride the school takes in its diverse and inclusive community, and how that is celebrated throughout the year involving students, teachers and parents.

I have no significant moment, however I have many ‘best’ moments through the days.

Watching the children have fun and engage in meaningful learning, also my alarm clock (kidding).

James has been at Ascot for 2 years. learn more about James!

James Hudson

James’ classroom is always a safe, calm place where children can express themselves and find their own voice. Effort and hard work is expected from him but praise, love and most of all care is given to every student. Having been a teacher for 12 years he knows how to make the lessons and whole learning space fun and engaging. Areas of learning are created, activities change daily and children adapt to become the masters of their own learning experience.

Hometown: Brighton

Education: PGCE, BA hon in Education, QTLS, NCFE Cache level 3

Position: EY2 Teacher

Favourite place in Bangkok: Wherever my partner and my dog is

Best thing about Ascot: The students

How to unwind: Playing on my Playstation 5

Q&A - James' Perspective

I have taught many age groups from post 16 to kindergarten. The reason I love Early Years so much is because the students develop so much within one year. To see the transformation when looking back at photos and videos gives me real job satisfaction.

Education is a passport to a world of possibilities. The things you learn does not alter who you are but what you will be able to achieve.

I have a new fancy interactive whiteboard that brings learning to life. Although the apps are education the children think it is like a game so they become extremely engaged and motivated to learn.

I used to work at a school for children with Autism. Some of the more high functioning students liked football so during my own breaks I played with them. Over many months we practised playing football as a team, from passing to a teammate to celebrating when someone scored a goal. Finally we were ready to conquer the World! I rang a number of other special schools in the area and found out they wanted to play too. I created a league of schools in the area and they continue to use this league to this day.

Ascot has two dogs that live in the car park. I am a big dog lover and I make sure they are fed and watered daily.

Ang has been at Ascot for 2 years. learn more about Ang!

Angelina Teo

Anj is a theatre-trained educator currently teaching in the nursery class at Ascot International School. She has witnessed how the performing arts can enhance a lesson and makes it a point to include it in all aspects of her teaching. You can expect that her classroom is filled with music, drama and lots of laughter. Anj’s greatest joy is watching her students grow in every aspect of their life. She continuously strives to create an environment that is fun and safe for her students to be in.

Hometown: Singapore

Education: PGCEi from Nottingham University

Position: EY1 Teacher

Favourite place in Bangkok: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

Best thing about Ascot: The school cats

How to unwind: I enjoy reading and going to museums

Q&A - Ang's Perspective

The students in Early Years are the cutest things and it’s always so beautiful to watch them grow and learn.

Education shapes an individual and gives them the tool to experience the world.

The school cats.

The beautiful playground.

The wonderful colleagues I have.

To see the students coming into school with big smiles and telling their parents how fun school is.

Stuart has been at Ascot for 2 years. learn more about Stuart!

Stuart Smith

Mr Stuart’s  EY3 classroom is an environment of joyful play and inquiry. Open-ended materials are found in each area of the room, which inspires exploration and discovery. You will often see Mr Stuart on the floor playing and talking with the children and responding to their ideas. During morning meetings Mr Stuart loves to tell stories that use pantomime, songs, funny dialogue, and verses. He also sings songs with his guitar. Mr Stuart’s 25 years of experience in early years has taught him that the teacher’s relationship with the children and parents is the most important part of teaching and learning.

Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada

Education: Bachelor of Education Degree, Early Childhood Education Diploma

Position: EY3 Teacher

Favourite place in Bangkok: Lumpini Park

Best thing about Ascot: The children, parents and staff provide a warm, supportive atmosphere to teach and learn in.

How to unwind: Playing table tennis, chess and watching Netflix

Q&A - Stuart's Perspective

The 4/5 year-olds are a joy to teach, and learn with. I love their spontaneity, creativity and openness

Education opens up possibilities for understanding ourselves, others and the world around us.

The Ascot Football Academy (AFA).

The moment I started teaching in international education.

The joy of being with the children and my two amazing co-educators.