Don't think related to that. Note I am only talking a symbolic payment in case of death/handicapped. It does not refer to the general health treatment.

AS to geneal health treatment Thaihealth does, as far as I have been able to deduct, cover HIV related sickness. Unlike BUPA they do not specifically EXCLUDE HIV/Aids related sickness. They DO have the almost standard disclaimer/no-pay for STDs (as does BUPA) but normally hiv/aids related illness is considered seperately, probably due to the multiple ways one can become a victim to that (blood transfusion Etc.).

Cheers!

I would appreciate all experience and advise in regards to schools for a Thai/US child from the age of 2 on. I'm interested in both international with English as primary language as well as those teaching in Thai with English and/or other languages as a second. Costs, academic level, children safety and locations information would be much appreciated, as well as parents experiences with dealing with schools' owners, teachers etc. Also, what is the semestral system, holidays schedule etc.? Anyone can help or point me to any topics that had already explored the subject.

THank you

Don't think related to that. Note I am only talking a symbolic payment in case of death/handicapped. It does not refer to the general health treatment.

AS to geneal health treatment Thaihealth does, as far as I have been able to deduct, cover HIV related sickness. Unlike BUPA they do not specifically EXCLUDE HIV/Aids related sickness. They DO have the almost standard disclaimer/no-pay for STDs (as does BUPA) but normally hiv/aids related illness is considered seperately, probably due to the multiple ways one can become a victim to that (blood transfusion Etc.).

Cheers!

I would appreciate all experience and advise in regards to schools for a Thai/US child from the age of 2 on. I'm interested in both international with English as primary language as well as those teaching in Thai with English and/or other languages as a second. Costs, academic level, children safety and locations information would be much appreciated, as well as parents experiences with dealing with schools' owners, teachers etc. Also, what is the semestral system, holidays schedule etc.? Anyone can help or point me to any topics that had already explored the subject.

THank you

i am being stupid cos i really don't understand why you have quoted firefan?

At pre-school age I would consider Greenhose/Horizons http://www.greenhouse-phuket.com/

For older (6 - 18) children the former Dulwich school (British International school of Phuket) is the best on the island still. The only other true international school that I know of is QSI which is cheaper but very suspect in quality IMO.

i am being stupid cos i really don't understand why you have quoted firefan?

no you're not; my apologies, I was in the middle of reading fireman's post at the same time posting new topic and somehow i copied that into my post. But I'm not stupid just make mistakes sometimes.

Just FYI, Greenhouse does have classes above preschool level. In fact, there are students up to the age of 14 at this time. The school admin has just closed a deal on a plot of land where a new, purpose built facility will be constructed. It is estimated at this time that the new facility will be ready for the next academic year. Until then, the school will continue to run from its present location. Greenhouse/Horizons uses the IB curriculum and is, at this time, pursuing accreditation.

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your other two main options are Dara Samut which is opposite Central department store,or Kajongiat which ison chao fa rd.Both have the option of thai or bilingual classes with both falang and thai teachers.Both schools have websites.I have a child in the bilingual program at dara samut.

your other two main options are Dara Samut which is opposite Central department store,or Kajongiat which ison chao fa rd.Both have the option of thai or bilingual classes with both falang and thai teachers.Both schools have websites.I have a child in the bilingual program at dara samut.

Are you happy with Dara Samut? Do you think it is a reasonable alternative to an international school?

It would be nice for my kids to be in a more Thai environment.

your other two main options are Dara Samut which is opposite Central department store,or Kajongiat which ison chao fa rd.Both have the option of thai or bilingual classes with both falang and thai teachers.Both schools have websites.I have a child in the bilingual program at dara samut.

Are you happy with Dara Samut? Do you think it is a reasonable alternative to an international school?

It would be nice for my kids to be in a more Thai environment.

Am quite happy with dara samut,and have heard that kajongiat is okay.Am happy with the acedemic results and think it is important for the kids,that if they are going to lie here the are schooled in the thai environment.His english skills are excellent,there are a lot of look-kreung kids there in both the normal and bilingual programs.I believe is is well advanced on where he would be in my home country where there is a lack of discipline in schools these days

your other two main options are Dara Samut which is opposite Central department store,or Kajongiat which ison chao fa rd.Both have the option of thai or bilingual classes with both falang and thai teachers.Both schools have websites.I have a child in the bilingual program at dara samut.

Are you happy with Dara Samut? Do you think it is a reasonable alternative to an international school?

It would be nice for my kids to be in a more Thai environment.

Am quite happy with dara samut,and have heard that kajongiat is okay.Am happy with the acedemic results and think it is important for the kids,that if they are going to lie here the are schooled in the thai environment.His english skills are excellent,there are a lot of look-kreung kids there in both the normal and bilingual programs.I believe is is well advanced on where he would be in my home country where there is a lack of discipline in schools these days

Thanks for that.

[Am quite happy with dara samut,and have heard that kajongiat is okay.Am happy with the acedemic results and think it is important for the kids,that if they are going to lie here the are schooled in the thai environment.His english skills are excellent,there are a lot of look-kreung kids there in both the normal and bilingual programs.I believe is is well advanced on where he would be in my home country where there is a lack of discipline in schools these days

Big Guy, When you say he's more advanced than he would've been in my country... where are you from? What are the yearly fees?

I've checked the fees in first grade BCIS it's 600,000 baht. Prohibitive for me. Does anyonre know what are they at other comparable schools?

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from Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) + Radio Thailand FM90.5 Phuket City, both broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, 8.30am & later on Phuket Cable channel 1 at 12 midday, 10.30pm, & 01.30am , Thursday 24 August 2006 & www.Thaisnews.com { Our news text and mini-videos can be freely copied and posted on other websites, but please give credit to Andaman News TV11 Phuket}

Administrator, teachers and students of the local Satree Phuket school, which is for secondary students, welcomed government plans to promote English and Chinese language studies in Thai schools. The Thai cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a project as proposed by the Ministry of Education, for educational reform in terms of English and Chinese language studies to enhance Thai students' competitiveness in today's global society. According to the plan, it sets a goal of providing equal opportunities for English language study while targets for Chinese literacy are also set. A large amount of budget is to be set aside to serve the project.

& Interview with Amnuay Pupatanun, Head of the English Program at Satree Phuket School, on http://www.thaisnews.com/news_detail.php?newsid=184674