There are recurring threads in General that refer to either the inadequacy of Schools in Thailand or the over expense in providing a recognised International School and then getting one that is sufficiently competent.

However, what about recourse to teaching your children yourself, using books, TV and Internet, plus forum specifically for this purpose.

Supplemented by various add-ons, like sports, languages and learning instruments from a locally provided resource.

Any thoughts,

Moss

I don't think it's that easy to teach and i think it undermines the skills that a teacher has. IMO

My understanding Mossfinn, is that children are required to attend school in Thailand, home schooling is not allowed. Or at least, it wasn't allowed when a Canadian friend of mine attempted to use a Canadian home-schooling course for her kids. She was told that her kids had to attend school. She and her husband ended up moving back to Canada so that their kids could get the best education possible. She said, even though her daughters sounded fluent, that their English sounded wrong when compared to other Canadian kids and also, she is French Canadian and wanted her daughters to pick up that aspect of their heritage as well.

They just graduated from high school in Canada and plan on attending University there. They have enjoyed dance lessons, skiing, ice skating, rock climbing and soccer. At least, on our island, any options outside the usual school related activities are just not available.

Here are a few relevant links. My recollection is that the law allowing homeschooling in Thailand was driven by a very concerned Thai family who operates a website on the subject (In Thai), which I can't find right now. It's definitely doable for ommited families.p

http://www.bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/cvjl3107.htm

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2005/10/21...l_18935204.html

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Thailand.htm

I don't think it's that easy to teach and i think it undermines the skills that a teacher has. IMO

I would guess it is tough to teach properly in any school, in others, there is little standard to be achieved, I personally do not think it it undermines teachers, just presenting an alternative direction, I may be entertaining, either here or in Thailand.

There is a considerable and I believe growing band of people in the UK who are turning to Home Schooling, I may just be another.

My understanding Mossfinn, is that children are required to attend school in Thailand, home schooling is not allowed. They have enjoyed dance lessons, skiing, ice skating, rock climbing and soccer. At least, on our island, any options outside the usual school related activities are just not available.

Hmmm, that could have a bearing on things, if it is not allowed in the first place, as for the extra curriculum activities, it would be Rayong and not an isolated Island, but a very good point because I actually haven't checked out the availability of various activities yet.

Here are a few relevant links. My recollection is that the law allowing homeschooling in Thailand was driven by a very concerned Thai family who operates a website on the subject (In Thai), which I can't find right now. It's definitely doable for ommited families.p

http://www.bangkokpost.net/education/site2007/cvjl3107.htm

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2005/10/21...l_18935204.html

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Thailand.htm

Thanks Lan, I haven't read the links yet but will get around to it later.

Thanks all for the comments, much appreciated.

Moss

If you have the skills and patience to teach your child and to make sure it is done religiously each and every day and that is what you want to do, then fine.

But, I think teachers, if they are good, are there to offer a greater range of learning abilities. I would find it very difficult and frustrating to be a teacher and then commit to it for the next ??? 12 years for my child ??

Then there is the social aspect, my son has a ball at school playing and having fun with all the other kids, he makes friends there and he learns how to interact with them, what is right and what is wrong. Sharing their experiences and stories, good and bad.

Personaly I only see the advantages of home schooling if you are located in an isolated area and you have no viable alternative.....and my spelling is <deleted> at times also.