What are the best visa options for a family planning to send their child to school in Thailand for a couple of years?

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Apr 23, 2024

7 months ago

Lynsey ******

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Hello everyone, we are a family of 3 and prior to our son visited Thailand annually for over 10 years. Our son is 3 and had his first trip in March this year- we had the best time. We would love to send him to start school there for a couple of years if not longer (we are from Scotland!) ideally would like to do 2x 3 month trips next year to get a feel for it rather than just a 3 week holiday, with the plan of him starting school the following year (2026!) Amy advice or tips? Don’t know where to start if I’m honest. Thanks for you help!

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A family from Scotland is considering moving to Thailand for a couple of years to send their 3-year-old son to school. They seek advice on how to best approach this, including schooling options and relevant visa types. Commenters advise them on the differences in education standards, suggest well-regarded international schools like Dulwich, and discuss the necessity of having the appropriate visa for a lengthy stay.

Greta *****

I assume you have the right visa to stay in Thailand for many years as you plan?

7 months ago

Lynsey ******

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And I said a couple of years not many

7 months ago

Greta *****

Lynsey Dick Well the average tourist visa is 60 days...So 2 years ("If not longer") is still 'many'...But what do I know? 🤔

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Lynsey ******

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@Greta ****

I’ve heard of an education visa for schools but not sure exactly the best way to find out more/apply hence the reason I am asking for advice in an advice forum😂

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@Greta ****

hence the post- I am asking for advice/tips

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Michael *******

Lots of choice for schools, demand has led to waiting lists in many so do your research, it will dictate where you choose to live Lighthouse is building a new campus in Rawai

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@Michael ******

thanks Michael, I’ll look into this school.

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Jeffrey ************

If you want to provide him with any level of decent education, it will not be cheap....

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@Jeffrey ***********

thank you, this is not forever maybe only from age 5-7, the international schools look cheaper than private schools in Scotland

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Michael ********

There are many good international schools. Dulwich is very good one in Phuket (not sure what its called now) they are not cheap

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@Michael *******

thank you, after a little investigation they look cheaper than private schools in Scotland and a much nicer lifestyle

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@Lynsey *****

yes compared to Europe they are and usually a lot better facilities as well.

My son went to dulwich when he was younger but then went to USC in Singapore.

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John ******

if you plan to send hour son to a thai school please realise that the standard thai school does not have the same level as western schools.

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Lynsey ******

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@John *****

Hi John, planning on sending him to an international school which is English speaking. Thanks

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