Sarasas Ektra School was the first bilingual school (English-Thai) to be approved and granted the first bilingual license by the Thai Government in April 1995 and is part of the Sarasas Affiliated Schools established by the Yongkamol family. The program was an innovative project aimed at fulfilling the need for a quality English program while still maintaining Thai education. It stands in between the traditional Thai school and the International school as an opportunity for Thai parents to give their child an early fluency in English while keeping Thai culture. Since 1992 the school has been undergoing significant progress in the field of education.1. To give students the skills of a world language in order to confidently communicate in English.2. To give students the skills to listen to, read, view, write and in particular, speak in English. 3. To provide a communicative, thematic and student centered classroom in order to build a sequential and prolonged study of English over a number of years.4. To uphold and preserve Thai traditions, customs and culture while students are being made aware of the world community and its' diverse cultures.5. To provide practical experiences and discovery learning in order to develop critical and analytical thinking skills. i.e. Learning by doing.6. The outcome should be for students to be confident in using key skill areas of English, particularly spoken English. (The target of a student who has studied for their entire primary and high school life at either of our schools would be the ability to score highly on an international English language placement test for non-native English speakers. (IELTS or TOEFL) HistorySarasas Affiliated Schools are celebrating their 43rd Anniversary as private education providers in Bangkok. Mr. Piboon and Mrs. Pensri Yongkamol opened Sarasas Pithaya School in 1964 and since then they have dedicated their schools to providing a quality, affordable education for Thai children. Under the ownership of the Yongkamol family, all Sarasas Affiliated Schools are private Catholic schools certified and licenced by the Thai Ministry of Education, Office of the Private Education Commission.There are now 22 schools in the affiliation:Sarasas Pithaya School, Sarasas Pattana School, Trokchanvithaya / Chanvethsuksa School, Sarasas Polytechnic, Sarasas Ektra School, Sarasas Suksawad School, Sarasas Pracha Utid School, Sarasas Kanok Anusorn Commercial College, Sarasas Witaed Suksa School, Sarasas Samuthsarn School, Sarasas Witaed Bangbon School, Sarasas Witaed Rom Klao School, Sarasas Witaed Bangbuathong School, Sarasas Witaed Thonburi School, Sarasas Thonburi School, Sarasas Witaed Nimitmai School, Sarasas Witaed Rangsit School, Sarasas Witaed Saimai School. (Ektra 2), Sarasas Witaed Ratchapruek School, Sarasas Witaed Suvarnabhumi School, Sarasas Witaed Chiang Mai School.Sarasas Ektra School was licenced as a bilingual school in 1994. Since then due to the popularity of this type of program, Sarasas Affiliated schools have continued to meet the local demand for this style of education by opening a further 12 bilingual schools in and around Bangkok.Product & ServicesSarasas Ektra School336/7 Sathupradit Road, Soi 20Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120Fax: 66+ 2 + 674 0499Webpage: www.ektra.ac.thCampus: The school is comprised of nine buildings in two campuses. All classrooms have fans, white and black boards. A few special English activity rooms are air-conditioned. Carefully designed gardens provide a “getaway” from the thriving metropolis of Bangkok outside the school gates.Facilities: swimming pool, covered play areas, computer labs, library, 4 canteens, badminton courts, and science labs.Location of campus: Located in Yannawa, a southeastern suburb of Bangkok, not far from the Australian Embassy. Close to all the modern conveniences, suburban shopping, modern apartments and easy access to the expressway.Director: Mr. Pisut YongkamolBSDCP Assumption College, Bangkok; PgDipEdLead from Australian Catholic University; MEd from Queensland University of Technology in Australia.Number of foreign staff: 105 (Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealander, American, South African, Japanese, Belgian, Filipino, Moroccan, Dutch, Bulgarian, Russian, Italian and Ugandan nationalities are all represented)Number of students: 2875 (KG1 – Grade 12)Departments: Infant (KG1 – G1); Primary (G2 – G6); Secondary (G7 – G12)Subjects taught in English: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Drama, Chinese, Japanese, Senior High School Physics. Chemistry & Biology, Media Studies.Length of period: 50 minute periods (Infant department) or 40 minute periods (Grade 2 - 12).Foreign Staff hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.Extra Activities: After-school tuition programme, Intensive music programme, Annual English camp in October, Annual overseas study tour, Academic days in September and Christmas activities in December.
Sarasas Ektra School was the first bilingual school (English-Thai) to be approved and granted the first bilingual license by the Thai Government in April 1995 and is part of the Sarasas Affiliated Schools established by the Yongkamol family. The program was an innovative project aimed at fulfilling the need for a quality English program while still maintaining Thai education. It stands in between the traditional Thai school and the International school as an opportunity for Thai parents to give their child an early fluency in English while keeping Thai culture. Since 1992 the school has been undergoing significant progress in the field of education.1. To give students the skills of a world language in order to confidently communicate in English.2. To give students the skills to listen to, read, view, write and in particular, speak in English. 3. To provide a communicative, thematic and student centered classroom in order to build a sequential and prolonged study of English over a number of years.4. To uphold and preserve Thai traditions, customs and culture while students are being made aware of the world community and its' diverse cultures.5. To provide practical experiences and discovery learning in order to develop critical and analytical thinking skills. i.e. Learning by doing.6. The outcome should be for students to be confident in using key skill areas of English, particularly spoken English. (The target of a student who has studied for their entire primary and high school life at either of our schools would be the ability to score highly on an international English language placement test for non-native English speakers. (IELTS or TOEFL) HistorySarasas Affiliated Schools are celebrating their 43rd Anniversary as private education providers in Bangkok. Mr. Piboon and Mrs. Pensri Yongkamol opened Sarasas Pithaya School in 1964 and since then they have dedicated their schools to providing a quality, affordable education for Thai children. Under the ownership of the Yongkamol family, all Sarasas Affiliated Schools are private Catholic schools certified and licenced by the Thai Ministry of Education, Office of the Private Education Commission.There are now 22 schools in the affiliation:Sarasas Pithaya School, Sarasas Pattana School, Trokchanvithaya / Chanvethsuksa School, Sarasas Polytechnic, Sarasas Ektra School, Sarasas Suksawad School, Sarasas Pracha Utid School, Sarasas Kanok Anusorn Commercial College, Sarasas Witaed Suksa School, Sarasas Samuthsarn School, Sarasas Witaed Bangbon School, Sarasas Witaed Rom Klao School, Sarasas Witaed Bangbuathong School, Sarasas Witaed Thonburi School, Sarasas Thonburi School, Sarasas Witaed Nimitmai School, Sarasas Witaed Rangsit School, Sarasas Witaed Saimai School. (Ektra 2), Sarasas Witaed Ratchapruek School, Sarasas Witaed Suvarnabhumi School, Sarasas Witaed Chiang Mai School.Sarasas Ektra School was licenced as a bilingual school in 1994. Since then due to the popularity of this type of program, Sarasas Affiliated schools have continued to meet the local demand for this style of education by opening a further 12 bilingual schools in and around Bangkok.Product & ServicesSarasas Ektra School336/7 Sathupradit Road, Soi 20Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120Fax: 66+ 2 + 674 0499Webpage: www.ektra.ac.thCampus: The school is comprised of nine buildings in two campuses. All classrooms have fans, white and black boards. A few special English activity rooms are air-conditioned. Carefully designed gardens provide a “getaway” from the thriving metropolis of Bangkok outside the school gates.Facilities: swimming pool, covered play areas, computer labs, library, 4 canteens, badminton courts, and science labs.Location of campus: Located in Yannawa, a southeastern suburb of Bangkok, not far from the Australian Embassy. Close to all the modern conveniences, suburban shopping, modern apartments and easy access to the expressway.Director: Mr. Pisut YongkamolBSDCP Assumption College, Bangkok; PgDipEdLead from Australian Catholic University; MEd from Queensland University of Technology in Australia.Number of foreign staff: 105 (Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealander, American, South African, Japanese, Belgian, Filipino, Moroccan, Dutch, Bulgarian, Russian, Italian and Ugandan nationalities are all represented)Number of students: 2875 (KG1 – Grade 12)Departments: Infant (KG1 – G1); Primary (G2 – G6); Secondary (G7 – G12)Subjects taught in English: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Drama, Chinese, Japanese, Senior High School Physics. Chemistry & Biology, Media Studies.Length of period: 50 minute periods (Infant department) or 40 minute periods (Grade 2 - 12).Foreign Staff hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.Extra Activities: After-school tuition programme, Intensive music programme, Annual English camp in October, Annual overseas study tour, Academic days in September and Christmas activities in December.
Sarasas Ektra School was the first bilingual school (English-Thai) to be approved and granted the first bilingual license by the Thai Government in April 1995 and is part of the Sarasas Affiliated Schools established by the Yongkamol family. The program was an innovative project aimed at fulfilling the need for a quality English program while still maintaining Thai education. It stands in between the traditional Thai school and the International school as an opportunity for Thai parents to give their child an early fluency in English while keeping Thai culture. Since 1992 the school has been undergoing significant progress in the field of education.1. To give students the skills of a world language in order to confidently communicate in English.2. To give students the skills to listen to, read, view, write and in particular, speak in English. 3. To provide a communicative, thematic and student centered classroom in order to build a sequential and prolonged study of English over a number of years.4. To uphold and preserve Thai traditions, customs and culture while students are being made aware of the world community and its' diverse cultures.5. To provide practical experiences and discovery learning in order to develop critical and analytical thinking skills. i.e. Learning by doing.6. The outcome should be for students to be confident in using key skill areas of English, particularly spoken English. (The target of a student who has studied for their entire primary and high school life at either of our schools would be the ability to score highly on an international English language placement test for non-native English speakers. (IELTS or TOEFL) HistorySarasas Affiliated Schools are celebrating their 43rd Anniversary as private education providers in Bangkok. Mr. Piboon and Mrs. Pensri Yongkamol opened Sarasas Pithaya School in 1964 and since then they have dedicated their schools to providing a quality, affordable education for Thai children. Under the ownership of the Yongkamol family, all Sarasas Affiliated Schools are private Catholic schools certified and licenced by the Thai Ministry of Education, Office of the Private Education Commission.There are now 22 schools in the affiliation:Sarasas Pithaya School, Sarasas Pattana School, Trokchanvithaya / Chanvethsuksa School, Sarasas Polytechnic, Sarasas Ektra School, Sarasas Suksawad School, Sarasas Pracha Utid School, Sarasas Kanok Anusorn Commercial College, Sarasas Witaed Suksa School, Sarasas Samuthsarn School, Sarasas Witaed Bangbon School, Sarasas Witaed Rom Klao School, Sarasas Witaed Bangbuathong School, Sarasas Witaed Thonburi School, Sarasas Thonburi School, Sarasas Witaed Nimitmai School, Sarasas Witaed Rangsit School, Sarasas Witaed Saimai School. (Ektra 2), Sarasas Witaed Ratchapruek School, Sarasas Witaed Suvarnabhumi School, Sarasas Witaed Chiang Mai School.Sarasas Ektra School was licenced as a bilingual school in 1994. Since then due to the popularity of this type of program, Sarasas Affiliated schools have continued to meet the local demand for this style of education by opening a further 12 bilingual schools in and around Bangkok.Product & ServicesSarasas Ektra School336/7 Sathupradit Road, Soi 20Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120Fax: 66+ 2 + 674 0499Webpage: www.ektra.ac.thCampus: The school is comprised of nine buildings in two campuses. All classrooms have fans, white and black boards. A few special English activity rooms are air-conditioned. Carefully designed gardens provide a “getaway” from the thriving metropolis of Bangkok outside the school gates.Facilities: swimming pool, covered play areas, computer labs, library, 4 canteens, badminton courts, and science labs.Location of campus: Located in Yannawa, a southeastern suburb of Bangkok, not far from the Australian Embassy. Close to all the modern conveniences, suburban shopping, modern apartments and easy access to the expressway.Director: Mr. Pisut YongkamolBSDCP Assumption College, Bangkok; PgDipEdLead from Australian Catholic University; MEd from Queensland University of Technology in Australia.Number of foreign staff: 105 (Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealander, American, South African, Japanese, Belgian, Filipino, Moroccan, Dutch, Bulgarian, Russian, Italian and Ugandan nationalities are all represented)Number of students: 2875 (KG1 – Grade 12)Departments: Infant (KG1 – G1); Primary (G2 – G6); Secondary (G7 – G12)Subjects taught in English: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Drama, Chinese, Japanese, Senior High School Physics. Chemistry & Biology, Media Studies.Length of period: 50 minute periods (Infant department) or 40 minute periods (Grade 2 - 12).Foreign Staff hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.Extra Activities: After-school tuition programme, Intensive music programme, Annual English camp in October, Annual overseas study tour, Academic days in September and Christmas activities in December.