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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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
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Language Learning at Sathorn
Our leadership
Helen Coleman
Head of school
Nicola Hsien
Deputy head of school
Alexander Zaldua
Thomas Whitfield
Trinapa Kamolrat
Teacher - Thai Director
Emily Hampson-Ford
Teacher and Early Years Phase Leader
Nicola Morley
Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - EAL Teacher
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.
Connect with Sathorn
As Songkran approaches, our Early Years children at St Andrews Sathorn enjoyed a joyful morning filled with fun games and festive activities! 💦🌼
The highlight of the morning was learning about the beautiful Thai tradition of pouring water to pay respect to elders — a meaningful way to show gratitude and respect, also known as Rod Nam Dam Hua.
A special thank you to our Thai teachers and our Year 5 students for their wonderful support in guiding the games and helping our younger learners throughout the morning. 💛
It was lovely to see our children having so much fun while connecting with Thai culture and traditions. ✨
#Songkran #StAndrewsSathorn #EarlyYears #ThaiTraditions #LearningThroughPlay
As Songkran approaches, our Early Years children at St Andrews Sathorn enjoyed a joyful morning filled with fun games and festive activities! 💦🌼
The highlight of the morning was learning about the beautiful Thai tradition of pouring water to pay respect to elders — a meaningful way to show gratitude and respect, also known as Rod Nam Dam Hua.
A special thank you to our Thai teachers and our Year 5 students for their wonderful support in guiding the games and helping our younger learners throughout the morning. 💛
It was lovely to see our children having so much fun while connecting with Thai culture and traditions. ✨
#Songkran #StAndrewsSathorn #EarlyYears #ThaiTraditions #LearningThroughPlay
Yesterday was a meaningful day of learning at St Andrews Sathorn.
Our Year 5 and 6 children came together to run an enterprise and charity day.
Our Year 5 children developed their enterprise skills— using planning, teamwork, creativity, and financial awareness—to create businesses, designing games and prizes to raise money.
Our Year 6 children organized and ran a crazy hair day and games to raise money too.
The whole school demonstrated empathy and social responsibility by bringing in thier extra coins, learning the value of giving back to the community.
They raised a huge amount for charity! Thank to our students and our families for supporting this fun and valuable day.
StAndrewsSathorn charity internationalschool SuperSathorn cognitaschools
Yesterday was a meaningful day of learning at St Andrews Sathorn.
Our Year 5 and 6 children came together to run an enterprise and charity day.
Our Year 5 children developed their enterprise skills— using planning, teamwork, creativity, and financial awareness—to create businesses, designing games and prizes to raise money.
Our Year 6 children organized and ran a crazy hair day and games to raise money too.
The whole school demonstrated empathy and social responsibility by bringing in thier extra coins, learning the value of giving back to the community.
They raised a huge amount for charity! Thank to our students and our families for supporting this fun and valuable day.
StAndrewsSathorn charity internationalschool SuperSathorn cognitaschools
Congratulations to our outstanding Year 5 swimmer, Akin! 🏊♂️
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Akin’s remarkable achievement in qualifying for the Thailand National Swimming Championships 2026 (Age Group 4: 10–11 years). This is a true reflection of his dedication, perseverance, and passion for swimming.
Akin will be competing in:
• 50m Breaststroke
• 100m Breaststroke
📅 Competition Dates: 3–8 April 2026
Your hard work has truly paid off, Akin—your St Andrews Sathorn community is immensely proud of you and will be cheering you on every step of the way!
#Akin #thailandnationalswimmingchampionship2026 #swimmer #standrewssathorn #cognitaschools
Congratulations to our outstanding Year 5 swimmer, Akin! 🏊♂️
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Akin’s remarkable achievement in qualifying for the Thailand National Swimming Championships 2026 (Age Group 4: 10–11 years). This is a true reflection of his dedication, perseverance, and passion for swimming.
Akin will be competing in:
• 50m Breaststroke
• 100m Breaststroke
📅 Competition Dates: 3–8 April 2026
Your hard work has truly paid off, Akin—your St Andrews Sathorn community is immensely proud of you and will be cheering you on every step of the way!
#Akin #thailandnationalswimmingchampionship2026 #swimmer #standrewssathorn #cognitaschools
Eid Mubarak 🌙✨ Celebrating togetherness, joy, and special moments at St Andrews Sathorn.
#StandrewsSathorn #EidMubarak #celebration #internationalschool #supersathorn
Eid Mubarak 🌙✨ Celebrating togetherness, joy, and special moments at St Andrews Sathorn.
#StandrewsSathorn #EidMubarak #celebration #internationalschool #supersathorn
