Welcome to Ascot International School’s Preschool, where young minds flourish and discover the joy of learning. Our dedicated educators and nurturing environment provide an exceptional early education experience, preparing children for a bright future. As an esteemed international preschool in Bangkok, we prioritise holistic development, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a global mindset. Join us on this remarkable journey as we unlock the limitless potential of your child’s early years at Ascot International School, Bangkok.
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) empowers young learners to become inquisitive thinkers, compassionate communicators, and global citizens through a dynamic and inquiry-based curriculum
Concept-based learning goes beyond facts, fostering deeper understanding and the ability to apply knowledge across subjects, empowering students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners
The inquiry method sparks curiousity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as students explore real-world questions, construct knowledge, and take ownership of their learning journey
Play-based learning fosters creativity, social skills, and cognitive development as children engage in hands-on, imaginative activities that ignite their natural curiosity and love for learning
Our open plan classrooms allow students to explore and encourage child-driven learning. Space is utilised to serve many different functions throughout the year. Our classrooms also encourage students to have agency (ownership) and autonomy (independence), and place the child at the center of the learning experience, not the teacher.
Early Years at Ascot follows the IB PYP, which focuses on inquiry, concept-driven learning. What is unique about Ascot is our emphasis on HOW students are taught, versus “what” students are taught. As a school, Ascot focuses on the development of the child as a whole, who is an engaged inquirer, demonstrating agency for learning in and outside of the classroom.
Inquiry builds upon a child’s natural curiosity for the world around them. At Ascot International School, we encourage and nurture this curiosity. Inquiry encourages students to come up with their own questions, teaches them to explore various approaches and be active participants in their learning.
As today’s world is constantly changing, what we know now might not be applicable in the near future. Concept-based approach teaches students the ability to view the world with a flexible mind. While we can’t possibly teach everything, we can teach big ideas that are the framework to study everything. Content can change, but concepts stay the same.
Our Early Years building has big, open beautiful learning areas for our students. Ascot hired a specialized environmental architect to design the play area to become an additional learning area for our students. They have the opportunity to:
Our outdoor learning space has a permanent outside classroom so teachers are able to take lessons outside and students can enjoy the environment.
Experience Ascot by joining our playgroup with your child. They will benefit from interacting with other children and engaging in activities led by our playgroup host. Ascot Playgroup will:
We are here to answer all your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
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The average student to teacher ratio in our Early Years is 6 students : 1 adult. In each classroom, there is one native homeroom teacher, one co-educator and one nanny.
There is a maximum number of 18 students per class in our Early Years.
All classes are conducted in English, except for specialist lessons such as Thai and Mandarin.
To calculate specific age requirement for each year group, please refer to our Student Age Criteria page or contact our Admissions Office to assist you.
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Tom has been at Ascot for 5 years. learn more about Tom!
Tom is a familiar face in the Ascot Early Years that you will see greeting the students and parents each morning. He believes in strong partnerships with families, recognizing the invaluable influence parents and caregivers have in a child’s first years. Tom spends his days shaping the early years of children’s lives, laying the foundation for their lifelong love of learning. Every day, he steps into the classroom with an unwavering commitment to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, where little hearts and minds can flourish.
Hometown: Chatham
Education: Nottingham University
Position: EY3 Teacher and Head of Early Years
Favourite place in Bangkok: Benchakitti Park
Best thing about Ascot: The Community
How to unwind: Running
Because the first five years of the child’s life are the most important to the health, well-being, and learning in later life.
Because it gives people the skills to create a better life.
The tight-knit community.
Not one particular moment, but every day the class engagement is high, which means the kids are enjoying learning together.
Being able to work in an awesome team.
Tara has been at Ascot for 2 years. learn more about Tara!
Tara’s Kindergarten classroom is a spacious area where children can grow and learn in the most holistic capacity. Tara has many years of experience working as an Early Years teacher and has great knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate the classroom space so that the children can make the most out of their learning. She is also a mom of 2 children who attend Ascot so understands the importance of an engaging education where she can see her children thrive. Tara’s classroom is filled with fun and laughter and a safe space has been created where children can truly be themselves.
Hometown: Staffordshire – UK
Education: BSC (Hons) degree, Education Diploma, PGCE
Position: EY2 Teacher
Favourite place in Bangkok: Rama 9
Best thing about Ascot: The whole community and support it brings to everyone
How to unwind: Reading and cooking
I enjoy watching the excitement and happiness in the children when they discover something for the first time.
It sets a balanced foundation of knowledge and experience where children are able to discover and explore.
The pride the school takes in its diverse and inclusive community, and how that is celebrated throughout the year involving students, teachers and parents.
I have no significant moment, however I have many ‘best’ moments through the days.
Watching the children have fun and engage in meaningful learning, also my alarm clock (kidding).
Stuart has been at Ascot for 2 years. learn more about Stuart!
Mr Stuart’s EY3 classroom is an environment of joyful play and inquiry. Open-ended materials are found in each area of the room, which inspires exploration and discovery. You will often see Mr Stuart on the floor playing and talking with the children and responding to their ideas. During morning meetings Mr Stuart loves to tell stories that use pantomime, songs, funny dialogue, and verses. He also sings songs with his guitar. Mr Stuart’s 25 years of experience in early years has taught him that the teacher’s relationship with the children and parents is the most important part of teaching and learning.
Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada
Education: Bachelor of Education Degree, Early Childhood Education Diploma
Position: EY3 Teacher
Favourite place in Bangkok: Lumpini Park
Best thing about Ascot: The children, parents and staff provide a warm, supportive atmosphere to teach and learn in.
How to unwind: Playing table tennis, chess and watching Netflix
The 4/5 year-olds are a joy to teach, and learn with. I love their spontaneity, creativity and openness
Education opens up possibilities for understanding ourselves, others and the world around us.
The Ascot Football Academy (AFA).
The moment I started teaching in international education.
The joy of being with the children and my two amazing co-educators.
