Education and Parenting

Teaching in Thailand can be quite a rewarding experience. From learning all about Thai culture to helping children learn, making your career as an educator here is a noble act. The road to securing a job in Thailand can be travelled in 2 major ways. Some expats use an agency in which to get hired at a school, while others contact the school directly. Here, we will go over the pros and cons of using an agency to find a job as a teacher in Thailand. The pros Using an agency to assist you, can actually start before you even […] The post The pros and cons of using a teaching agency in Thailand appeared first on Thaiger News. Read the full story

Advanced warning: My second long rant in the education forum!!! My son is studying electronics at a vocational college. One of the subjects is English, not only to allegedly improve his general English skills, but of course all electronic terms are in English. As he's at home supposedly learning online, today he had an online English test. His English is appalling, For years now he's done anything to avoid learning it. In the past my wife would try to get me to speak to him in English one day a week. The result was, he'd just keep asking his mother what I was saying. He hated English. Now, he's realised almost too late he needs it. Enough of that.…

My wife's four-year-old niece is learning at home at present, obviously due to Covid. If this wasn't happening I would never have known the appalling level of English being taught. The niece is colouring in, learning to recognise shapes, etc. She's also doing some very basic writing (in Thai and English) by filling in the dotted letters. That seems fair enough. The school appear to be using adapted American worksheets which are emailed to parents and then printed out. I'm saying that because part of getting them to recognise names, they had to draw a line linking the person's 'picture' to their written English name (even though they know only half-a-dozen lette…

Asking for my Thai wife. I am an American, we have been married four years now. I would not say she speaks fluent English, but she is pretty close. She was about 90% fluent before we ever met. She is starting an informal English school for children in her home village. She has a Bangkok based University Bachelor's degree and taught grade school children for three years after obtaining her degree... after we got married she stopped teaching full time as the school was too far away, so she came home full time. My question is, if this school develops further and we make it formal ( I'm not sure what that entails) can anyone here make any recommendations on her future credent…

Thailand’s education system is largely affected by political instability and an increasingly aging populace. As Thailand has seen many military coups, with the recent one occurring in 2014, the climate of political repression has curtailed academic freedom. The consequences are played out daily when Thai academics are forced to work under the constant threat of surveillance, political reprisal, and arrest. Political instability and an aging population The wide-reaching use of Thailand’s lèse-majesté laws and other legislation, has resulted in the jailing of many student activists who criticised the monarchy or the pro-military constitution. Thailand’s demographic decline …

Many travellers who wish to teach in Thailand definitely have questions about the whole process. From visas to degrees, to being a native English speaker, we have the most pertinent information for you below on working as an educator in Thailand. The most frequently asked questions are listed, along with answers to help guide you in your job search. 1. Can I teach without a work permit or visa? With Covid-19 wrecking the usual process for obtaining a visa before entering Thailand, it is still illegal to work without a work permit and accompanying visa. However, as most schools have […] The post Frequently asked questions about teaching in Thailand appeared first on Thaig…

Moving to another country with your family is exciting, but can be stressful and full of worries. One of those worries could be the very real dilemma of trying to find an international school that fits your children’s needs. Such things as the quality and type of curriculum, classroom size, location, and cost can complicate your international school hunt. However, The Thaiger is here to help you organise your thoughts with our simple guide on how to choose an international school. Application This may seem a bit ‘off’ to recommend checking the application process of your potentially chosen school, however, […] The post A guide to choosing the best international school fo…

Boarding schools provide a broad education that extends well beyond the classroom. At these schools, teachers and staff work with children to develop qualities such as independence, empathy, a sense of community and social skills. So, if you’re looking for a boarding school in Thailand, we’re here to help. Below, we’ve listed the top 7 boarding schools in the country that offer great education as well as comfortable accommodation for its students. 7 Best Boarding Schools in Thailand 1. Regents International School Pattaya Regents International School Pattaya is a day and boarding school that teach a English National Curriculum. Thus […] The post Top 7 Boarding Schools i…

I am curious if Thai Universities teach philosophy. In particular I was thinking of Nobel Prize Winner Albert Camus, philosopher and prolific writer.

Dear The Thaiger, I've been living in Thailand since 1990 with my American wife and we moved to Chiang Mai with our organization in 2016. Our youngest two children began to go Grace International School when we moved. Our daughter began 10th grade and our son 7th grade. There are currently at least ten international schools here in Chiang Mai - PREM, Grace, CMIS, Nakorn Payap, American Chinese, Unity, Lanna, Satit Rangsit, Varee and Momfort (I'm sure I am missing a few.) These schools have to be barely surviving if at all. I'm very surprised that nothing is being written about the long term financial impact not allowing these schools to meet in person is going to hav…

My little one will be graduating from pre-school this year. We’re thinking of choosing a school in Bangna. Anyone have any experience with St Joseph Banga (SJB)? Prices seem affordable. Anyone know of any pros or cons of the school?