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 included.
 

     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 all schools accept local students.

 



























  • Motessori Children's Centre 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, Nongprue, Banglamung Pattaya, Chonburi 20260
    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 students


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  • International School Eastern Seaboard (I.S.E.)

         ISE  opened  its  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
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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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