Early Years Programme
At St. Andrews International School Sathorn

St. Andrews Sathorn: An Outstanding Early Years Environment where Growth and Curiosity are Nurtured

St. Andrews International School Sathorn offers a nurturing Early Years programme for children aged 2 to 5, providing a safe, stimulating, and play-based environment based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). As a leading international school in Sathorn, we cater to families seeking an esteemed early childhood education in the heart of Bangkok’s business district.

Our experienced, fully qualified Early Years teachers deliver child-led learning that fosters curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Committed to personalised support, we ensure every child feels seen, heard, and valued, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning.

If you're searching for a trusted Early Years international school in Sathorn and a convenient educational setting in Bangkok’s central area, our holistic approach promotes social-emotional development, language skills, and essential early learning skills in a warm, community-focused setting.

Prime Areas of Learning in Early Years

Communication and Language

Children develop speaking and listening skills essential for expressing themselves, building relationships, and engaging with the world.
Physical Development – Focuses on movement, coordination, and self-care, supporting both gross and fine motor skills alongside healthy habits.

Physical Development

Focuses on movement, coordination, and self-care, supporting both gross and fine motor skills alongside healthy habits.

Personal, Social, and Emotional Development

Encourages children to understand themselves and others, build friendships, and develop emotional resilience and self-confidence.

Literacy & Mathematics

Introduces children to letters, sounds, reading, and writing in playful and meaningful ways. Early number sense introduces patterns, shapes, and problem-solving through hands-on exploration.

Understanding the World

Encourages children to explore their surroundings, ask questions, and learn about people, places, technology, and nature.

Expressive Arts and Design

Fosters creativity through music, movement, art, role-play, and imaginative expression.

A Glimpse Into Your Child’s Day

As parents, sending our little one off to school is a big step. But the team at St. Andrews International School Sathorn made it seamless. Our daughter comes home beaming, singing new songs, and showing incredible growth in language, physical skills, and social development.

– Pinzel's Family

How We Learn: Playing, Exploring, Creating

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Playing

At Sathorn, play is the foundation of all learning in the Early Years. We create rich, engaging environments where children are free to explore, imagine, and investigate through hands-on, playful experiences. Through purposeful play, our youngest learners develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
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Exploring

Exploring supports children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn about the world around them. Through exploration, children engage with their environment using all their senses, investigating objects, materials, and spaces in a hands-on and meaningful way.
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Creating

Creating encourages children to express themselves through a wide range of imaginative and artistic experiences. Whether through drawing, painting, building, role-play, music, or storytelling, creative activities allow children to explore their ideas, emotions, and understanding of the world.

Explore Our EYFS Programme—Right in the Heart of Bangkok

See How We Nurture 2 to 5 Years old at Our Sathorn Campus.

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Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

Each term, St Andrews International School Sathorn offers a diverse selection of engaging after-school activities (ECAs) designed to support students’ physical, social, and emotional development.

Participation is optional, but we strongly encourage every child to join at least one activity per week to enrich their learning experience beyond the classroom.

Early Years – Lunchtime Extra Curricular Clubs (ECAs)

Each term, students are offered a diverse selection of engaging activities designed to support their physical, social, and emotional development.

Our lunchtime clubs for Early Years include a variety of fun and skill-building activities such as Tennis, Cooking, Gymnastics, Ballet, LEGO, and more.

Support for Every Learner in Early Years

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Designed to support students new to English through targeted small-group lessons and in-class support, promoting rapid progress in language proficiency—thanks to our experienced EAL specialists.
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Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Through personalised planning, regular reviews, and collaboration with therapists, psychologists, and learning support assistants, our SEN programme ensures all children can succeed in an inclusive, caring environment.
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Language Learning at Sathorn

At St. Andrews Sathorn, we highly value language learning as a vital part of cultural understanding. Thai language lessons are part of the curriculum for all children from Kindergarten onwards, with two lessons per week in Kindergarten and Reception, and three lessons per week at primary level. This ensures a rich, bilingual experience that respects and celebrates our host culture.

Our leadership

Helen Coleman

Head of school

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Nicola Hsien

Deputy head of school

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Alexander Zaldua

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Thomas Whitfield

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Trinapa Kamolrat

Teacher - Thai Director

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Emily Hampson-Ford

Teacher and Early Years Phase Leader

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Nicola Morley

Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - EAL Teacher

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Safeguarding in the Early Years at Our School

At our school, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding within the Early Years (EY) setting. Our Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead (EYDSL) works in close partnership with the whole-school Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to provide expert oversight and support for our youngest children.

Our safeguarding practices include clear and comprehensive intimate care policies and procedures, thorough risk assessments tailored specifically to the EY environment, and regular safeguarding training for all staff. This ensures that our team is well-informed, confident, and prepared to protect every child.

We also educate our Early Years children about protective behaviours in an age-appropriate manner. This helps them understand how to stay safe, recognise when they need help, and confidently seek support when necessary.

Additionally, we work closely with new parents, providing guidance and support on safeguarding their children both in and out of school, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.

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Happy International Women’s Day from St. Andrews International School, Sathorn.

Today, we celebrate the strength, kindness, and achievements of women and girls everywhere. May we continue to inspire confidence, equality, and opportunity for every child to thrive.

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Happy International Women’s Day from St. Andrews International School, Sathorn. Today, we celebrate the strength, kindness, and achievements of women and girls everywhere. May we continue to inspire confidence, equality, and opportunity for every child to thrive. #InternationalWomensDay #StAndrewsSathorn #SuperSathorn

Happy International Women’s Day from St. Andrews International School, Sathorn.

Today, we celebrate the strength, kindness, and achievements of women and girls everywhere. May we continue to inspire confidence, equality, and opportunity for every child to thrive.

#InternationalWomensDay #StAndrewsSathorn #SuperSathorn ...

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