I am moving to Hua Hin next March. Myself and 4 year old daughter (as a single parent). I have lived in Thailand for a few years but will be my first time to Hua Hin. I would like some opinions on best school (biligual) to send my daughter to and any info on the teachers who work there. Foreign and Thai.
I am also hoping to find some teaching work once for the May term. I am a qualified teacher. And have taught for 7 years in Thailand and the UK. I am interested in High school age group or older. If anyone can give me some direction in who to contact would be so grateful.
This is a big move for me to do alone so all feedback appreciated.
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Yamsaard is a good bilingual school. You could also perhaps try for a teaching post there. Somtawin is the other bilingual school but the campus is a long way out of town so Yamsaard is probably the best option.nikkisue wrote: I would like some opinions on best school (biligual) to send my daughter to and any info on the teachers who work there. Foreign and Thai.
I am also hoping to find some teaching work once for the May term. I am a qualified teacher. And have taught for 7 years in Thailand and the UK. I am interested in High school age group or older. If anyone can give me some direction in who to contact would be so grateful.
This is a big move for me to do alone so all feedback appreciated.
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Thank for the info. Does anyone know of a contact person at Yamsaad school. So often I have emailed to an admin email with little or in most cases no response.
I have looked at the pics of the school and it does seem bright and cheerful which is always a good sign.
Does anyone have information on the High School and the English program they have. I would be interested in applying for a position there. Although, I am not sure of distances between dropping of daughter and driving to anther school. (life as a single parent can be so hectic!).
Thanks again for info. All very welcome
I have looked at the pics of the school and it does seem bright and cheerful which is always a good sign.
Does anyone have information on the High School and the English program they have. I would be interested in applying for a position there. Although, I am not sure of distances between dropping of daughter and driving to anther school. (life as a single parent can be so hectic!).
Thanks again for info. All very welcome
You could try this link http://www.expathuahin.com/schools-huahin.php.
Yamsaad school is towards the bottom of the page.
Yamsaad school is towards the bottom of the page.
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Hello Nikki, it's great to hear from you, and I'd be happy to help in any way I can.
In Yamsaard School Hua Hin, There is one Thai teacher and one native English speaking teacher assigned to each class. Kindergarten classes also have a Thai helper to help with food and toilet etc. In the lower levels, Kindergarten 1,2 and 3, the focus is mainly English in the mornings and Thai in the afternoons. However, PE, computers and music sessions are in the timetable and may be taught by Thais or native english speakers depending on available willing teachers.
There are two classes at each kindergarten level. 2 X k1, 2 X k2, and 2 X k3.The class size for K1 has gone from 12 in the first term to 14 in the second term. (There are two terms per year.) K2 classes have about 16 now and K3 have about 20. I was told by the principle that each class accepts no more than 20 pupils.
The English curriculum at K1 is topic based; my school, my community, animals, toys etc and and they spend alot of time singing and dancing, drawing and tracing letters and preparing for school presentations. Maths at K1 concentrates on numbers 1-10, same/different, more/less, full/empty.
K2 and K3 start to do work on phonics.
However, I think you'll find that academics will not be a problem for your child especially if you spend lots of time with your child at home. Coming from England, the challenges will be helping your kid to socialise as because the kids are in Thailand, even though most of them use alot of English with one of their parents and their teacher, they prefer to speak to each other using mostly Thai. I think my daughter (K1) only uses alot of English when I play together with her and her friends in the playground. However, having said that, there are some kids who have come into the school at age 7+ and are learning Thai from scratch and are very happy socially.
After school there is extra Englsh, maths or Thai, swimming, ballet, football, piano and violin if you are willing to pay about 4,000bt per term. My daughter lives for her ballet class which is on Thursdays from 2.40-3.40.
For me, Hua Hin is a great place to raise young children up to perhaps age 7 or 8. There's the beach and the wildlife (snakes, goats, elephants, monkeys) on the way to school, lots of foreigners, it's close enough to Bangkok and alot cheaper for a decent school. There's a Yamaha music school too.
Of the teachers at Yamsaard School, I don't think most of them have teaching degrees nor PGCE's but they do have bachelor's degrees and English teaching certificates. It will be hard to find a teacher with a specialised nursery qualification. Yamsaard seems like an OK school to teach in. If you're interested contact the principle at the school website she's usually very good and gets back to you promptly. Her names Salinder Dasandra. If you teach at Yamsaard you will be eligable for a 50% discount for your child. Fees are 98,000bt this year which includes the 10,000 registration cost.
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Nathan
Hello Nikki, it's great to hear from you, and I'd be happy to help in any way I can.
In Yamsaard School Hua Hin, There is one Thai teacher and one native English speaking teacher assigned to each class. Kindergarten classes also have a Thai helper to help with food and toilet etc. In the lower levels, Kindergarten 1,2 and 3, the focus is mainly English in the mornings and Thai in the afternoons. However, PE, computers and music sessions are in the timetable and may be taught by Thais or native english speakers depending on available willing teachers.
There are two classes at each kindergarten level. 2 X k1, 2 X k2, and 2 X k3.The class size for K1 has gone from 12 in the first term to 14 in the second term. (There are two terms per year.) K2 classes have about 16 now and K3 have about 20. I was told by the principle that each class accepts no more than 20 pupils.
The English curriculum at K1 is topic based; my school, my community, animals, toys etc and and they spend alot of time singing and dancing, drawing and tracing letters and preparing for school presentations. Maths at K1 concentrates on numbers 1-10, same/different, more/less, full/empty.
K2 and K3 start to do work on phonics.
However, I think you'll find that academics will not be a problem for your child especially if you spend lots of time with your child at home. Coming from England, the challenges will be helping your kid to socialise as because the kids are in Thailand, even though most of them use alot of English with one of their parents and their teacher, they prefer to speak to each other using mostly Thai. I think my daughter (K1) only uses alot of English when I play together with her and her friends in the playground. However, having said that, there are some kids who have come into the school at age 7+ and are learning Thai from scratch and are very happy socially.
After school there is extra Englsh, maths or Thai, swimming, ballet, football, piano and violin if you are willing to pay about 4,000bt per term. My daughter lives for her ballet class which is on Thursdays from 2.40-3.40.
For me, Hua Hin is a great place to raise young children up to perhaps age 7 or 8. There's the beach and the wildlife (snakes, goats, elephants, monkeys) on the way to school, lots of foreigners, it's close enough to Bangkok and alot cheaper for a decent school. There's a Yamaha music school too.
Of the teachers at Yamsaard School, I don't think most of them have teaching degrees nor PGCE's but they do have bachelor's degrees and English teaching certificates. It will be hard to find a teacher with a specialised nursery qualification. Yamsaard seems like an OK school to teach in. If you're interested contact the principle at the school website she's usually very good and gets back to you promptly. Her names Salinder Dasandra. If you teach at Yamsaard you will be eligable for a 50% discount for your child. Fees are 98,000bt this year which includes the 10,000 registration cost.
Keep in touch
Nathan
Yes I did get the reply to the PM. and I replied, I guess it didn't get to you. Anyway, thanks for the info it is really helpful.
I have tried to contact the school a couple of times now but no reply. I like the idea of having English in the morning and Thai in the afternoon, that way there is a definate focus on one language at a time. My daughter also loves ballet and I am sure she will be joining the classes as soon as she can.
It makes me feel better hearing a good report from someone who has a personal involvement with the school as it gives a more honest overview.
If you know of a direct email address of anyone working there that would be great. I used the contact from the website and addressed it for the attention of the Head but no reply.
Thanks again for the info
Regards
Nikki
I have tried to contact the school a couple of times now but no reply. I like the idea of having English in the morning and Thai in the afternoon, that way there is a definate focus on one language at a time. My daughter also loves ballet and I am sure she will be joining the classes as soon as she can.
It makes me feel better hearing a good report from someone who has a personal involvement with the school as it gives a more honest overview.
If you know of a direct email address of anyone working there that would be great. I used the contact from the website and addressed it for the attention of the Head but no reply.
Thanks again for the info
Regards
Nikki