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November 16, 2017 by Administrator

Moving overseas means leaving everything behind such as family

Moving overseas means leaving everything behind such as family, friends, work and schools just to name a few. Moving overseas with children will also bring the parents additional task to do, such as looking for schools for them. Many countries provide some local or international schools that is suitable for expats. If your family is moving to Thailand, below you will find some references for some good schools that may work for you and your children.

You should know that education in Thailand is provided by the Thai government. These types of schools are called “State School / Public School.” They are free for children up to age 13. But there’s a requirement to attend this free school, it is only for Thai nationals. And to be considered as Thai national the children must have at least one Thai parent and the birth must be registered in Thailand. Besides that, the education uses the national curriculum (Thai curriculum). The language used at these schools is Thai. So it will be difficult for expat who do not speak Thai. Also, the standard of education offered might not be considered high enough. But if you want your children to attend this public school, you need to pay fees, although the fee is not high as the fees at international schools.

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Below is information of different schools that may be a good for your child(ren):

Private Bilingual School is a good choice for expat parent who can’t afford the high prices of international schools. These past years the education standard already using western-style teaching philosophies. English program also offered, but it is different for each school. And what you need to know more about is that these schools are very religious, and the curriculum used will likely include the religious faith.
International Schools, as you may know, the standard facilities of international schools are different with local or public schools, so the fees for international school will be higher. The good point for international schools is that they are using the international curriculum, so this will be perfect for expat, since the education method will mostly same. But you need to know that the curriculum for each school will be different depending on which international standard the school has adopted. Some of the schools also offer multiple curriculums, such as IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate).
The school are available at primary, lower secondary and upper secondary level. There is also some pre-school provided for age of three.

To get registered on international school you will need at least, your child’s birth certificate and your house registration document (Tabien Baan: it is Thai house book which issued by local government for house or apartment. Visit this link for more info about Tabien Baan: http://bit.ly/2r37mWt). There will be also some document needed according to the school request, such as passport, health certificate, and all documentation record from the previous school.

Some of the best international school in Thailand are located in Bangkok and Pattaya, such as Patana School, http://www.patana.ac.th and Shrewsbury International School, http://www.shrewsbury.ac.th .
You can also look for other best international school here: http://www.isat.or.th/schools

Fees for international school are very high. These fees differ from school to school and these fees will differ due to each student’s age. So, the parent should try to negotiate for the fees before the final enrollment. Also, please note if you choose the popular school, you must ready for the long waiting list. So, it’s better to prepare the admission and enrollment as soon as possible.

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September 21, 2017 by Administrator

Universities for Expats in Thailand

For your children who need to continue their education in Thailand for a degree or just only for a semester, we have some great information on the best universities in Thailand.
Before your children can be a student in a Thai university, they must take three admission exams. These three entrance exams are:

The Ordinary National Education Test (O-NET), test for all subject studied in upper level
The General Aptitude Test (GAT), test for English abilities
The Professional Aptitude Test (PAT), test for mathematics, science, etc.

The admission will be approved if you children exam’s result is 25% each for GAT & PAT and 30% for O-NET. Also, they need to have at least a 2.0 GPA at their secondary school. After they have been approved, they may choose five different universities they want through the Central University Admission System. This is similar to the UCAS system in UK.

There are two types of degrees offered by Thai universities:

Undergraduate Degrees, it is take from 2 to 6 years to complete. Here are some types:
- Associate Degrees, take 2 years to complete
- Bachelor Degrees, take 4 years to complete
- The Diploma of Vocational / Technical Education, take 2 years to complete and available in a range of vocational subjects.
- The Higher Diploma in Technical Education, take 4 years to complete

Postgraduate Course, can take from 1 to 4 years to complete. Here are some types:
- Masters Degrees, take 2 years to complete
- The Higher Graduate Diplomas, only available in medical subjects
- PhD courses, take 2 – 5 years to complete

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Below are some recommendations of best universities in Thailand that is perfect for expat:

Stamford University, http://www.stamford.edu/
This university has 3 campus: Rama 9 Campus, Asoka Campus and Hu Hin Campus. 70% of teachers are international teachers. Before you study here, all international student should have a Non-Immigrant ED visa. The university also offers accommodation service, arrival service, scholarships and other benefits. For more info visit: http://www.stamford.edu/international-student/ or contact the university:
Webster University Thailand, http://www.webster.ac.th
This university is an international campus of Webster University based on Missouri, US. Students from more than 60 countries enroll at this university. Information for admission visit: http://www.webster.ac.th/admissions/ or contact:
Chulalongkorn University, http://www.chula.ac.th/en/
This University is the highest-ranked university in Thailand and located in downtown Bangkok.
For more information about admission and requirements for international students, you may visit this link: http://www.chula.ac.th/en/admission/international_admission
Or contact the university through their e-mail:
Chiang Mai University, http://www.cmu.ac.th/en/index.php
This university is the highest-ranked university which located outside Bangkok. More info for admission, tuition, programs, etc. visit: http://www.cmu.ac.th/en/engaboutcmu.php?id=12
Contact e-mail:

You may also consider some of other best university in Thailand from the list here: http://www.4icu.org/th/

You also need to know that public universities in Thailand will charge the tuition fees depending on the course. But it is relatively cheap by the UK standards. Beside tuition fees, you may need to pay for other expenses such as health services and textbooks. In order to avoid the extra fees, you need to confirm what is included on the basic tuition fee on the university that you have chosen.

September 21, 2015 by Administrator

South Korea is famous for its K-Pop music

South Korea is famous for its K-Pop music, drama, culture, and tourism. Maybe you want to travel or live in South Korea. However, before you visit this country, it is a good idea to learn some of the traditions there. Listed below are some of South Korea’s unique traditions:

Food and Drink

For many Koreans, kimchi is a daily part of life. Kimchi is made from shredded cabbage, cucumber, radish and other vegetables which are then fermented with various spices. Kimchi is often considered a symbol of Korean culture. Soju is the symbolic drink of Korea. When drinking and serving soju, there are certain requirements, including:

First, one must smell and then drink it in one gulp
The person must hold the soju glass with both hands if he received the glass from an older person/leader.
When pouring soju for others, the person must hold the bottle with the right hand while the left hand touches the right elbow or forearm.

Korean people also have a habit of eating outside the home at 4 o’clock in the morning, because Koreans like a walk or gather together with their friends early in the morning. Because of this, many vendors are out selling food in the morning. Typical morning foods are green onion pancake (pajeon), tempura, kimbap and tteokbokki.

Respect

South Korean people are known for their respectful manners. Some examples of this are:

When greeting leaders or a respected person, one must do so while bowing.
If receiving or giving something, you must hold the gift with both hands.

Education

Korean high school students spend most of their time at school. The school day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m. The school days are long because it is very difficult to get into college in Korea. Many Korean students also take private lessons or study together after school. Moreover, young men in Korea are also required to join the military for 21-36 months.

Public Bath House / Sauna

South Korea has public bath house that are open for 24 hours with a large area for sleeping. Many Koreans spend the night there if they get stuck at a bus or train station. A bath house tradition is to eat boiled eggs there.

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