Thailand, Bangkok
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The school follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) with a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The school operates with small classes and uses ongoing assessment to support individual development. The school day runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The school year is structured into three terms: Term 1 (September–December), Term 2 (January–April), and Term 3 (April–July). Year groups are Pre-Nursery (2–3 years), Nursery (3–4 years), Reception (4–5 years), and Year 1 (5–6 years). The teacher-to-child ratio is 1:4.
The school provides a 100% English environment, with instruction in English.
The school emphasizes a nature-inspired learning environment and small group learning, with a focus on play-based and project learning. Meals are planned weekly and are nutritionally dense.
The British Early Years Centre (BEYC), an international kindergarten in Bangkok, will relocate in **September 2025** to a new purpose-designed campus on Soi Santi Suk, continuing its nature-focused, child-led ethos. Founded in 2011, BEYC delivers the **British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)** curriculum enriched with a **Reggio Emilia and nature-inspired approach**, encouraging creative exploration with natural “loose-part” materials. Small classes of 16 children are supported by four adults (a 1:4 ratio), offering individualised attention. The school prioritises health and sustainability—serving **100% organic meals**, using natural cleaning products, featuring a salt-water pool, and balancing indoor/outdoor playtime. Accepting children aged **2 to 6 years**, BEYC runs Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with early drop-off and late pick-up options. The 2025 move marks an exciting expansion, with new facilities designed to enhance creative play, environmental learning, and community connections in the early years.
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