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	The official population of Thailand is now just over 65 million, with an annual growth rate of 1.4%, one of the lowest in the region. The figures for Pattaya are around 65,000 but the total should probably be considerably higher as it is difficult to account for the fluctuating population of migrant workers connected with tourism. Tourists and expats have also not been included.

If you have recently arrived in the Eastern Seaboard with a young family, a major concern will be the options for schooling. With the expansion of industrial areas in the region there has been a growth in the number of international schools catering to the expatriate community. In this chapter we cover children's education from preschool through to high school and an option for tertiary education. The information has been provided by the schools and was current at the time of publication. Before choosing a school for your children, we highly recommend a visit to the schools prior to selection one. The international schools within the Eastern Seaboard are bases on the American National Curriculum or the British National Curriculum. All schools welcome students of any nationality including non-English speakers. If this applies to your children it is important to check the schools policy for the "English as a second language (ESL)" program. Many of the schools also offer opportunities to study the child's native language; French, Dutch, Japanese, etc. This diversity of nationalities presents opportunities for learning about other cultures and allows children to cultivate cross cultural awareness and tolerance. Each of the schools tries to reflect the international makeup of the school community within its curriculum. It is also a government requirement to include Thai studies in the curriculum and all schools accept local students.

Motessori Children's Centre International From the Dusit Hotel roundabout, head north along Pattaya-Naklua Road. Turn west on Soi 8 and follow almost to the end. Turn right into Soi Wong Amat. The school is on the left just past the Garden Beach Resort. Address: 282 M00 5, Soi 18 Banglamung, Chonburi 20151 Tel/Fax: 428-435 The Montessori Children's Center's first preschool classroom was founded in 1990.The school is dedicated to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, which cultivate the child's natural desire to learn by providing a structured, stimulating environment set in a Thaistyle building. The school is a member of the International Montessori Society and is licensed and accredited by the Chonburi Welfare Department of Education. Grades: Preschool to elementary (Upper Primary) Age Range: 3-9 years Enrolment: 54 students Siam International Children's Centre From the Dolphin roundabout, head north along Pattaya - Naklua Road. Turn west on Soi 18 and follow almost to the end. Turn right into Soi Wong Amat. The school is on the left, just before the Garden Beach Resort. Address: 305 Moo 5, Soi 18 Pattaya, Chonburi 20260 Tel/Fax: 370-798-9 The Director of the school felt there was need in this area for an international school for preschool and primary aged children. The school is located on six rai of land on Wong Amat beach and has been open with full time teaching staff since the summer of 1999. The teaching staff consists of native English speaking teachers and qualified Thai teachers. The center also offers early bird and extended day programs as well as drop in day care center. Grades: Preschool to Lower Elementary . Age range: 2-9 years Burapha English Program School of Thailand (BEST) The Burapha English - Program School of Thailand (BEST) is the only school on the Eastern Seaboard to obtain a Ministry of Education License to teach a mixed Thai-English curriculum. This unique system gives your child the benefits of a truly bilingual and bicultural education. Approximately 60% of the class time is based on the British National Curriculum and is taught by qualified native English -speaking teachers. The remaining 40% is based on the Thai Curriculum and is taught in Thai qualified Thai teachers. Address: 253/13 Moo 13, Nongprue, Banglamung Pattaya, Chonburi 20260 Tel: 420-848, 376-288 Fax: 376-288 Grades: Nursery to Primary Grade 6 Age Range: 1.5 - 12 years Enrolment: 460 students Wuttichot Bilinguql School (WBS) Located on the ground of International School of Pattaya (ISP) Address: 382 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Road, Naklua Km 142 Pattaya, Chonburi 20150 Tel: 421-032-3 Fax: 726-549 The school opened in 1975 and was o riginally a kindergarten and primary school, following the Thai curriculum. In 1996 it became a bilingual school. Grades: Nursery through to P6 Age Range: 2-12 years Enrolment: 130 students

International School Eastern Seaboard (I.S.E.) ISE opened its facility in 1994. With the completion of the High School building, completion of the High School building, it now offers a full campus for students from preschool through graduation. The curriculum in North American, with components from the United States, Canada and the European Council of International Schools. The teachers are primarily American in a diverse staff. ISE is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Address: 282 Moo 5, Tambon Bovin, Sri Racha, Chonburi P.O. Box 6 Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Tel: 345-556-9, 372-591/5 Fax: 345-156, 372-590 Grade: Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 Age Range: 3-18 years Enrolment: 340 students International School of Pattaya (ISP) From Pattaya, head north on Sukhumvit Road, about 1km past the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. The School is on the east side of the road. Address: 382 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Road, Naklua Km 142 Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150 Tel: 726-457-8 Fax: 726-459 ISP was the first international school in Pattaya, opening in 1993. It follows the British National Curriculum. Grade: Nursery to Year 13 Age Range: 1 year-16 years Enrolment: 75 Students International School of the Regents (ISR) From Sukhumvit Road, take the Highway 36 Bypass heading east toward Rayong. The school is on the south side of the road, just before the turnoff to Bangkok. Address: 33/3 Moo 1, Pong, Banglamung, Km 7 Highway 36 P.O. Box 33, Naklua, Chonburi 20150 Tel: 734-777-9 Fax: 734-778, 734-714 ISR began offering traditional English education in 1995.The British style campus serves day and boarding students. The school is a member of the International School Association of Thailand, the Federation of British Schools in Southeast Asia and the European Council of Independent Schools. Teachers are mostly British with Canadian, American and Australian teachers among the large staff. Grades: Pre-Nursery to Year 13 Age Range: 2-18 years Enrolment: 450

Asian University of Science and Technology (ASIAN UST) Traveling east from Chonburi on Route 36, turn south onto Route 331. About 8km on the right hand side. Address: 89 Route 331, Km 20, Huay Yai, Chonburi 20260 P.O. Box 15, Ban Amphur, Chonburi 20250 Tel: 754-450 Fax: 754-460 Asian UST was created by a group of Imperial College alumni in Thailand with the assistance of Imperial College. The university admitted its first group of students in 1998. With an international teaching staff and a large, modern campus, Asian UST offers English language 4-year degree programs in engineering and business. Full and part-time MBA programs are also offered. The Interfaculty Department of Continuing Studies provides content courses in Humanities and Social Sciences Languages to the faculties of Engineering and Business. Enrolment: 155 Entrance Requirements: For a Bachelor degree you must have M6 or equivalent secondary school certificate or GCSE, IGCSE, Grade 12, "O" level, study of mathematics and physics for engineering students and mathematics for business students. A written entrance exam and interview are also required. For an MBA you must have a bachelor degree from an accredited institution, entrance exam and interview. Entrance examinations are held in January and May. Scholarships are offered.