It is no secret Thailand is a country with a high population of foreign citizens. Settling down in a foreign country requires a lot of planning: what neighbourhood do I live in? Should I get a car or use public transport? What dog breed would be best for my apartment?
For all these crucial considerations, there is also another one for parents: what are the best schools in Thailand for my child? Of course, for full Thai citizens, you can feel much more comfortable sending your kid(s) to a public school.
But as a foreigner, you might feel nervous having your child learning in a language that they’re not comfortable with, especially if your child was born outside of Thailand. This is why there are so many options for international schools in Thailand, but are they all the same?
The reality is not enough international schools are equipping children with the tools to succeed in the future. Far too often, international schools are coasting by on the same outdated curriculum models which have been proven to subdue a child’s growth and development.
That is unless you are a student at Ascot International School.
Ascot International School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Unlike traditional education institutions, the IB programme redefines what is expected of students. Instead of students being told what they must know (often using methods such as rote learning and memorisation), students are instead nurtured to discover and refine their own methods of how to learn. Children have a natural propensity for curiosity and wanderlust, but traditional education models often stifle this natural ability by diminishing a child’s autonomy and right to self-determination.
Ascot International School couldn’t stray farther from this formula. While their students perform well academically, often superior to children in typical curriculum models, Ascot’s students are encouraged to be bold, share their thoughts, and explore the world around them. These dialogues are the foundation of an ‘Inquiry-Based’ education model, one which encourages independence and allows children of all ages to evolve their intellectual capabilities.
In a rapidly evolving world, it is vital for children to learn how to do two things:
Could you have predicted your child would be grappling with the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence at the fingertips? Do you know what your children could be dealing with 30 years from now. Of course not, but a IB World School education equips students with the tools to formulate their own understandings and solve the problems they encounter. Problem solving is allowed not only independently, but also through the means of effective collaboration, one of Ascot International’s three core values; collaborate, communicate, and respect.
To become an IB Continuum School, Ascot requires authorisation to deliver their programmes at three levels, Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme. This year Ascot is seeking to fully round out their IB World School programme by becoming accredited at the Middle Years Programme (MYP), which will position the School as one of the only IB Continuum Schools in Thailand. This means your children when enrolled at Ascot International School will receive pastoral care and attention from the best school in Thailand for the entirety of their education, from their youngest years through to entering the professional world.
Last Friday, our school came alive with the spirit of thankfulness as
we celebrated World Gratitude Day. This annual observance provided
an excellent opportunity for students and staff alike to reflect on the
many blessings in our lives.
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An IB World School, accredited by CIS.