When you live in Bangkok and want to send your children to an international school, it is something that you want to take a lot of care and time in researching before making your choice. You will need to consider various factors to ensure you select the best school to give your children the best possible education. Below are some of the things you will need to consider to ensure you make the correct decision when looking to select an international school.
The School Fees
Whether you select an Australian, British, or American international school, Bangkok fees can vary drastically, so you will need to work out your budget carefully. If you have more than one child and they will be attending the same school, you can often receive a discount, so this is something you will want to factor into your search when looking for a suitable school. There are many different curriculums available, including:
- British
- German
- French
- American
- Australian
- Chinese
- Swiss
- International
The Location Of The School
The school’s location is another vital factor that you will need to consider, and you will want to try and select one that is close to where you live or public transport links. The traffic in Bangkok can be a nightmare at the best of times and is made exceptionally worse when the weather is terrible. You will not want to have your children spending hours travelling to and from school each day, so it may be worthwhile considering moving where you live to be close to the school of your choice.
Excellent Facilities
You will also want to ensure that the school you select has excellent teaching facilities and equipment to help give your children the best education. As well as academic facilities you will want to ensure the school you choose has excellent sporting facilities and extracurricular activities to enhance the education of your children.
University Affiliations
You will find that many international schools are either affiliated with reputable universities or have strong connections to help your children get into a top university once they graduate high school. When looking at schools for your children keep this in mind and ask the school about it and see what they have to say. It is never too late to start planning your children’s future education, and depending on where they want to go, and you may have to start saving for their schooling early.
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