Worried your child won't speak Thai well or will lose their Thai identity

This worry comes up a lot for families considering international schools, and there's a clear answer.

What to know

1Thai children at international schools usually still speak Thai well if their parents use Thai at home.
2Thai identity comes more from home than from school.
3Many international schools in Thailand teach Thai language and culture classes. Ask the school how many periods a week, and whether it's required or optional.

Use Thai consistently at home, even if your child answers back in English.
Ask the school whether it has a Thai culture curriculum.
Give your child Thai activities outside school: Thai music, temple visits, and so on.

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