Looking For International School In Bangkok

[Nick999]

Hi

After too many years in the UK, I now have the opportunity to return to Bangkok. I will be working in the Lad Phrao area - and am very excited to be returning to the LOS (not teaching backpacker style this time either). My situation has changed somewhat since last time as I am married and have 2 kids. My children are aged 7 and 12. My wife is very keen for them not to miss too much school so I need to find a good British school asap. My wife is also keen on the PTA thing - not sure if that happens in Bangkok and how easy it is to get involved?

As I say I will be in the Lad Phrao area and my wife does not want my children to travel too far to school. I have had a look on the internet and have found St John's and St Stephen's international schools in the area - in a price range that is acceptable - I am not sure if there are others?

I am looking for any comments about these schools or any other schools in that area which people can reccomend?

Thanks in advance

Nick

[Boo]

Welcome tot he fourm, we actually have a pinned thread at the top of the main page in this section where other parents have been discussing this. Hvae a read through you may get some other ideas or recommendations

[Nick999]

Welcome tot he fourm, we actually have a pinned thread at the top of the main page in this section where other parents have been discussing this. Hvae a read through you may get some other ideas or recommendations

Thanks for the welcome.

I did look through some of the thread, however, I have to admit as it is very long and some of it quite old, so I was not sure if relevant and up to date - and I did not look through it all! - sorry!

There are many recommendations but I would like to keep my wife happy and not stray too far from Lad Phrao - I could not see any mention of schools in this area in the thread (if there was please direct me!)

Thanks

Nick

[Boo]

No worrries, I am sure some of the parents here will post soon. I just thought that might be a good starting point. I dont' live in BKK so can't recommend anything I'm afraid Hope all goes well with the move & tell your wife about our ladies section, quite a few of the women (thai & western) posting here are based in BKK & have the skinny on all things women related in the city.

[geovalin]

Lard Prao is a very long road.

If you are in the first sois, St John is indeed a good choice. I live in this area (easy life here) but my kids are in a cheap bilingual school.

If you are around soi 100 and more, you can consider the school in the Ramkammaeng area.

[Nick999]

Lard Prao is a very long road.

If you are in the first sois, St John is indeed a good choice. I live in this area (easy life here) but my kids are in a cheap bilingual school.

If you are around soi 100 and more, you can consider the school in the Ramkammaeng area.

Thanks for the info. I do not have a house finalised as yet, am planning on being at first sois end. Hopefully not to far from the underground or Skytrain

[Nick999]

No worrries, I am sure some of the parents here will post soon. I just thought that might be a good starting point. I dont' live in BKK so can't recommend anything I'm afraid Hope all goes well with the move & tell your wife about our ladies section, quite a few of the women (thai & western) posting here are based in BKK & have the skinny on all things women related in the city.

Thank you for the info will let my wife know about the ladies section

[Jimjim]

Regents is not too far from where you are and it's supposed to be a top school. It is quite far down a soi off of Ratchadapisek but it's an option. British, I believe. Possibly better than St. Johns. Well, it is, from what I've heard but only by world-of-mouth. People say it's top 5 along with schools like Shrewsbury, Bangkok-Patana, etc. Also, it doesn't look religious so no mass required. Guess it might be, but found no evidence of such on their website.

http://bangkok.regents.ac.th/

Edit: Also if I remember correctly where St. Stephens is then it'd probably be about the same distance. If it's in your price range you should really give it a visit, at least.

Edited September 14, 2008 by Jimjim

[johnfb]

Hello Nick,

I am the headmaster of St. John's International School in Ladprao. We are a very good international school (Exam results very good and results improving year on year, numbers on roll increasing, small class sizes, excellent qualified British teachers and other staff, a warm friendly atmosphere and good facilities).

It would be my pleasure to show you or any new parents around our campus. Feel free to PM me and I can arrange to give you my contact details.

I am happy to put you in touch with some of our parents for an unbiased view of our school.

I look forward to hearing from you,

John

ps..... our website can be found at www.international.stjohn.ac.th

[Nick999]

John

Thank you for the invitation. I will be in Bangkok in a couple of weeks - will contact you when I know my plans

Thanks again

Nick

[Richley]

Hi

After too many years in the UK, I now have the opportunity to return to Bangkok. I will be working in the Lad Phrao area - and am very excited to be returning to the LOS (not teaching backpacker style this time either). My situation has changed somewhat since last time as I am married and have 2 kids. My children are aged 7 and 12. My wife is very keen for them not to miss too much school so I need to find a good British school asap. My wife is also keen on the PTA thing - not sure if that happens in Bangkok and how easy it is to get involved?

As I say I will be in the Lad Phrao area and my wife does not want my children to travel too far to school. I have had a look on the internet and have found St John's and St Stephen's international schools in the area - in a price range that is acceptable - I am not sure if there are others?

I am looking for any comments about these schools or any other schools in that area which people can reccomend?

Thanks in advance

Nick

We would be delighted to show you around our magnificnent campus which is near Lad Prao. Plese check our website: WWW.harrowschool.ac.th or contact me on [email protected]

[Nick999]

John

Thank you for the invitation. I will be in Bangkok in a couple of weeks - will contact you when I know my plans

Thanks again

Nick

John

Thanks again for letting me look around St John's. The school certainly has great facilities and thanks to the office staff who were also very helpful - love the swimming pool and the nice green football pitch! Thanks for all your help.

Regards

Nick

[Nick999]

Hi

After too many years in the UK, I now have the opportunity to return to Bangkok. I will be working in the Lad Phrao area - and am very excited to be returning to the LOS (not teaching backpacker style this time either). My situation has changed somewhat since last time as I am married and have 2 kids. My children are aged 7 and 12. My wife is very keen for them not to miss too much school so I need to find a good British school asap. My wife is also keen on the PTA thing - not sure if that happens in Bangkok and how easy it is to get involved?

As I say I will be in the Lad Phrao area and my wife does not want my children to travel too far to school. I have had a look on the internet and have found St John's and St Stephen's international schools in the area - in a price range that is acceptable - I am not sure if there are others?

I am looking for any comments about these schools or any other schools in that area which people can reccomend?

Thanks in advance

Nick

We would be delighted to show you around our magnificnent campus which is near Lad Prao. Plese check our website: WWW.harrowschool.ac.th or contact me on [email protected]

Thanks for the offer. From your website your campus does indeed look great, unfortunately, the location of your school is not central enough to the MRT / BTS for my family.

Nick