FAQ

The following are some actual questions that have been asked by prospective parents. Some of these questions are answered directly or indirectly at various places in this website, but seeing that these questions are some basic things in the minds of parents we will try to provide condensed answers right here or refer you to fuller answers elsewhere.

(These answers are accurate as on 20 October 2016) 

How many students are in your school?

We have 80 students in total now (October 2016). Our school started in August 2015 with 20 odd students and since then our numbers have increased at least three fold. We are expecting a consistent growth in numbers as the quality of our education is recognized and spread by word of mouth.

How many students in each class?

We have approximately 10 students per classroom. One of our Kindergarten classes has 16 students this year. Each of Kindergarten classes has a teacher plus one or two teacher assistants to help make teaching effective.

Do you offer education up to the age of 18?

No. Our school is being grown from the lower grades up. We are anticipating adding high school grades as our numbers increase.

What facilities do you have?

Library

Computer Lab

Science Lab with basic equipment

Excellent play area for the younger grades

Dining room (cafeteria) for lunches that are cooked in our own kitchen at school

Modern classrooms with aircondition. Each classroom has a computer and printer and large classroom monitor

(Students in the middle school each have own laptop containing the prescribed e-books for the grade)

What after school actives do you offer for my children’s age groups?

After school activities are limited due to our small numbers. We do teach beginner classes in Thai Boxing

What sporting/educational competition does your school partake in?

We do not yet participate in sporting/educational competitions. Mostly again because of our limited numbers

How does the visa process start, I will need visas for my children and myself?

Students will be assisted to get study visa’s. We do not provide a visa service for parents. Our office staff will however provide information where it is needed and requested

How is your school different from other international schools in Hatyai? 

There are 3 international schools in Hatyai.

• Our school (American Prep International) is the youngest of the three, but its growth curve is perhaps the steepest.
• We are the only school of the three that offers an American curriculum based on the standards of the California Department of Education.
• Our school fees are between 40 and 50 percent less than the other two schools.
• Our location is very central and easily reacheable.
• We pride ourselves on the fact that we purposely and consciously strive to integrate the 5 anchor values (see front page of our website) in all our school activities and teaching
• We are the only school in our area that have officially embraced the concepts of “blended-education” and “e-learning” which are universally recognized as educational ideals to strive for.
• We pride ourselves on the fact that we communicate frequently and effectively with our parents
• We pride ourselves on the fact that we maintain a family atmosphere and an ethos of collaboration and mutual support among  our staff, students and parents.
• We pride ourselves on the fact that our staff turnover is very minimal and that we are able to maintain continuity of staff. Check our staff profiles elsewhere on this website.