Schooling Abroad, What Is The Best Option For Our Children?

[@NativeFarang]

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[@kate8950]

I think your option choice sounds like a great plan. I lived in Thailand on and off for my first 6 years of life and attended Kindergarten in the Isan area just like your girls will do. Then we moved to NYC and I had to sit in a classroom all day. I would have loved online learning and been able to be with my parents experiencing real life.

[@NativeFarang]

Thank you for sharing your experiences and understanding our views 😊🙏

[@MaryAustin-cx7dm]

Education is important but so is socialization. You know what is best for your children. If you go with online schooling, I hope you will consider putting the girls in regular group activities such as sports, dance, music or art.

[@NativeFarang]

Of course! Online school provides the flexibility so that the children have more time to be outside, experiencing life and socialising, rather than stuck in a classroom 🙏

[@hugh1951Thomson]

Kids learn to be bi lingual quickly at early age, They learn good values and standards from you guys at home, I think they would benefit from social contact in group classes, And would feel more part of the community, Join sporting groups etc, Its all an ongoing process and I'm sure you will make the right decisions, Nothing set in stone😊

[@NativeFarang]

Our children will be going to public school for a while and we'll reassess when they're older etc. But the online schooling isn't one on one, it's still a classroom with other children, but the flexibility aspect means they have more free time outside of their timetable rather than being stuck in a physical classroom all day. It's good to know that we have options and we'll always do what we feel is best for our children 🙏

[@PhilipMR223]

Thanks. My wife was asking me if your children went to school. Getting the early exposure to complete language and cultural immersion will hold them in good stead in the future. Great to see an open minded approach

[@NativeFarang]

Absolutely! 🙏

[@maryziggy8802]

Pedagogy is becoming more talked about in the UK. It just means to teach but to me I translate it as role modelling, which is what you do wonderfully with your children with great patience. I am always impressed with how your children learn through you both

[@NativeFarang]

Thank you so much Mary, that's very kind of you to say! We believe children learn the most important things from their parents and so we do our absolute best to be good role models for them 🙏

[@pragobtunprasert4758]

I agreed with you both about immersing your kids into Thai school to learn the language and culture. Good planning! 🙏

[@NativeFarang]

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[@marglewis7652]

truly interesting vlog and I agree with what you say and why. There's also the fact that technology isn't going backwards and by the time your girls are at the age to do online school I'm sure it will be even better than ever.💗

[@NativeFarang]

Thank you Marg! Absolutely, it's good to know that there are many options for us 🙏

[@lutach]

School education is ok, but the best education happens at home. My grandfathers thought me a lot and still use a lot of what they thought me 'till this day. I keep telling young people to learn how to program which is one thing I used to do, but got into selling electronic components instead. I even created my own power semiconductors. Thank you for another great video and as always hugs to the family.

[@NativeFarang]

Absolutely! We completely agree. It's down to the parents to teach the most important and valuable lessons & skills, and we'll certainly do our best 🙏 Thank you for watching and sharing your stories 😊

[@lutach]

@@NativeFarang I forgot to mention that yes, you and your wife are doing an incredible job. You are at the perfect place and from all the videos (I know they don't show all the day to day activities) I've seen, your kids are extremely smart. All of you are amazing and thank you for everything.

[@NativeFarang]

​@@lutachAhh that's very kind of you to say, thank you so much, that means a lot 🙏

[@christiandengler6689]

Nice one, thanks a lot guys. This has been something that is on my mind about moving to Thailand with my family. First time around it was me and my finace...but with kids it is so different! Kings Interhigh is new to me but certainly something I would consider!

[@NativeFarang]

It's definitely different with children involved 😅 but not impossible! Kings InterHigh was new too us too, but we were impressed and online schooling is something to consider for sure 🙏

[@christiandengler6689]

@@NativeFarang it is something that would take some convincing with my wife, lol. She is big in that social aspect but I am sure there are options to sen her to play clubs or similar things after class. Public school doesn't make too much sense for us as I do not expect us to stay in Thailand indefinately and Private or International schools are expensive. I checked the Kings InterHigh and I love that they offer business skills from early years, something that I've not seen before and is definitely missing. I wonder if there is an equivalent of KIH in Germany as I am German and my daughter is going to a German Kindergarten currently.

[@NativeFarang]

​@@christiandengler6689 I would definitely research German online schools and see what you can find! I would be surprised if there weren't any options, but you both have to decide what you think is the best option of course 😊

[@christiandengler6689]

@@NativeFarang I actually just did and to my surprise there are a lot of them (surprised as German education is completely state run, unlike England where there's a good number of private schools around...german private schools are much more of an exception)...so thanks for making aware that there is such a big offering!

[@mariettathornton5924]

You two are wonderful parents to your darling girls and we think that you’re making the right choice for your children! Great video and so glad to know that you have this amazing sponsor! Thank you for sharing this video 😊

[@NativeFarang]

@@mariettathornton5924 Ahh you're too kind! Thank you so much 🥰🙏

[@davidshepherd1713]

This is the discussion me and my wife are having atm as my little boy is coming up to 4 . What you've got to think about is when there grown up the wages here in Thailand are very low where as uk would have better options for the child I have to put my selfishness to one side and think what's best for my child

[@NativeFarang]

I completely understand that, but being dual nationals our children will always be able to return to the UK to work should they wish to. Also in today's world with the internet, people are working from anywhere in the world while earning western wages. So long as they have the qualifications for such jobs, it doesn't matter where our children end up working, that choice is up to them 😊🙏

[@davidshepherd1713]

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[@SmallManBigWorldGlobal]

David someone put it perfectly in another video, I'm paraphrasing here 'i moved back to the UK so my daughter could live out her dream rather than be stuck in mine'. This was regarding education and his 14 year old.

[@NativeFarang]

​@@SmallManBigWorldGlobal When our daughter's are able to voice their opinions and aspirations, we will act accordingly 🙏

[@davidshepherd1713]

@SmallManBigWorldGlobal thankyou this is my exact thoughts I've put my house up for sale in bansary to give my son the best start in life , not an easy decision but the right one I think

[@nokchilton1562]

Going to the public school is very good choice so the kids will learn real life whereas the private schools are so fake life with all rich kids and classes particularly the rich Thai kids! I have experienced myself and my son went to Bangkok Pattana school for A level! Online school sounds good as I found it very useful to pause and replay whenever you feel like learning which I’m doing at the moment for watercolour painting! I’m so excited to see them in a little school uniform 😋

[@NativeFarang]

Our thoughts exactly, Nok! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us 😊🙏

[@JacksparowLL]

Online education is one of the best choice.

[@Victoria-ov3ge]

Great video 👏👏👍

[@NativeFarang]

Thank you for watching Victoria! 😀🙏

[@UplifterMan]

Nearly 10k subs, good job guys :)

[@NativeFarang]

Thank you! 🙏

[@supatracross5172]

Hi NativeFarang and family ❤❤❤❤

[@NativeFarang]

Hello Supatra! 😊👋🙏

[@danny_and_diggy]

We have no kids but great info for others 👍👍👍

[@NativeFarang]

@@danny_and_diggy Thanks guys 🙏

[@danny_and_diggy]

@NativeFarang loved how naturally this fitted into your video great work 👏

[@NativeFarang]

​@@danny_and_diggyAhh we appreciate that! 🙏

[@brucewayne2773]

I know that a British education in Thailand is not cheap by Thai standards. Unless you have a family member in their school system to get a discount🙏.

[@NativeFarang]

We will always do what's best for our children 🙏

[@brucewayne2773]

@@NativeFarang of course you both will 🙏

[@jayguru6939]

Great vid .. my Thai wife and I are figuring out what we will do with our 5 year old when we retire to Thailand 🇹🇭 ..our son is dual citizen 🇦🇺 and 🇹🇭 .. the online uk school sounds great for us too.. wonder if my son can do that or if there’s an 🇦🇺 online school version ?

[@NativeFarang]

Thank you 🙏 Any nationality can join King's InterHigh but I'm sure Australia have online schools too!

[@truesouth4784]

I think the language situation is going to be challenging for the girls.

[@NativeFarang]

What makes you say that?

[@truesouth4784]

@@NativeFarang My nephew is Australian Indonesian (Aussie dad, Indonesian mum). He was born in Indonesia but spent his toddler years in Australia. My brother and family relocated back to Indonesia when he was around six. He experienced problems during his formative years learning Bahasa. He eventually picked it up and is now bilingual. Actually, he is one of the most switched-on kids you could meet, but during those early years (6-10), he did struggle a little interacting with the other kids.

[@NativeFarang]

​@@truesouth4784I understand that, I had a similar upbringing, I was in Thailand until aged 9 and didn't know a word of English when I moved to the UK so I had extra help outside of school to help me catch up, but I got there in the end and I'm glad for it, just like your nephew, being bilingual is a huge advantage. Our children are constantly interacting with Thai children, there are many that live in our Moo Baan, the language will hopefully be easier to pick up when they start school next year, then English we will teach them at home 🙏

[@truesouth4784]

@@NativeFarang Yeah for sure. You have it squared away. One thing that really helped my nephew was football. Like the Thais, the Indonesians love their football. Even though he didn't have the language sorted out, the on-field commands and directions, and general banter was something that he could engage in. Being in a little league football team was great for him.

[@mattyboy3994]

What was the name of the school again?

[@Basilrose503]

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[@NativeFarang]

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[@bluehiroko]

Your kids don’t go to kings inter high so how can you feel that you can recommend it to your viewers?

[@NativeFarang]

It's to inform parents in similar situations to ours of the options they have in regards to schooling. Kings InterHigh sent us lots of information, answered all of our questions and we've viewed some of their lessons therefore we decided that we can share our views as they are an option that we will definitely consider when our children are old enough. 🙏

[@lopat4826]

14 minute commercial that's the world's record😂😂

[@supatracross5172]

I got that one long, too.😅 I don't mind. Wasn't sure if it was only happening to me. only rare one that has that long. I help Natt this way. 😊

[@RB-mr6cr]

During covid, every student studying online

[@NativeFarang]

That's true!

[@bobwelo]

[@therabbitnews9362]

I think education in Southeast Asian countries is much better than the West. The question is what you're going to do with it. The sad part is the value of education that they give to Asian education. Unfortunately it is just the opposite the other way.

[@SmallManBigWorldGlobal]

Public education in Thailand is poor. No one recommends it, not even those who went through it. Teachers are not properly or highly qualified in many instances. Private education in Thailand at a minimum and even that is questionable.

[@NativeFarang]

​@@SmallManBigWorldGlobal​​I really disagree with your views on Thai public schooling, I myself have attended public schools in Thailand so can speak from experience rather than hearsay. A large number of the wealthiest and most successful Thais certainly weren't educated in international schools or abroad.

[@SmallManBigWorldGlobal]

@@NativeFarang I'm speaking from experience too, not hearsay. But we can definitely disagree. I expect you to champion Thai public schooling as you plan to send your kids there, it would look pretty bad if you agreed and planned to send them there anyway. I hope it works out as you intend as I really wish you and your family well, but yes, I disagree.

[@alisonowens1921]

If your staying permanently learn the language

[@NativeFarang]

Of course 👍

[@ronin_myaus]

Yes, going to a Thai public school is the way to integrate into Thai society, the kids need to learn proper written and spoken Thai..and English of course ( that will need the parents input)

[@NativeFarang]

@@ronin_myaus Absolutely!

[@alanevans1858]

Getting the right option for your kids education is important in any country. A duel Thai/British education sounds good. British qualifications carry a lot of clout around the world. Good luck in which option you ever choose for the girls. Mallory is a very bright girl and Kaya bounces off from her too. Regimented systems are too full on as we all learn at different stages and develop social skills. Bless you guys. hope all works out. 🩷🌟🩷🙏👍

[@NativeFarang]

Absolutely Alan! Thank you so much for the kind words and support 🙏