Parent Testimonials

Mr. Boonyarat

I’m the father of Aden and Alek.

My eldest son is going to Grade 2 and my younger son is going to Kindergarten 3.

The school has new facilities and modern buildings. Students have plenty of space to explore and develop themselves. Everything provided to the kids is of great quality, and the overall environment is fantastic. To me, this represents the positive vision of the school’s leadership team.

The management and teachers are very friendly and have a family-like closeness, which suits our family’s lifestyle. We live as a big family at home, so it makes me feel that the school fits perfectly with our values.

Since my sons enrolled here, I’ve noticed wonderful changes. They love going to school. They’re excited every morning to play with their friends and meet people. The second they wake up, they say, “I’ve had enough. I wanna go to school!” This makes me realize that the school has something truly special for them.

My younger son has clearly improved his English skills. At first, he wasn’t very fluent, but after one year, he can now speak in full sentences and hold conversations confidently.

As for my eldest son, he’s developed to the point where he feels happy learning. He enjoys studying Math, playing, and continues to learn even at home. He’s gained so much knowledge, and we can clearly see his improvement.

Ms. Tina has been giving us constant feedback, and we appreciate how teachers keep up this communication.

I think if someone wants to look for a school for their child, this school has a lot of green space, a space where we can actually breathe, for parents and students too. There are spaces for the kids to run around. That being said, parents should consider this school as a top choice.

Mr. Giuseppe

I’ve been in Thailand for two years with my family that joined me last year.

I chose The American School of Bangkok Green Valley because of the feeling I had immediately when I first entered the school.

The first time I visited, I felt like I was among family. For my daughter, it’s not only important to have a good education but also to feel emotionally connected and supported. I was looking for a school that could provide that feeling and after visiting one or two times, I could truly feel that sense of belonging, of being in a group of friends, like a big family. I think that it was a really big miracle.

When my daughter first came to Thailand, it was not easy for her. The culture was completely new and very different from Italy. But after a few months at school, I realized that choosing The American School was the right decision.

Why? Because every day I've seen my daughter growing up, getting new energy and new experiences. She was with friends, outside, having fun, enjoying life, a very relaxed time.

So I think that The American School in particular, with the team of the teachers, was really making a big miracle, because she was growing up not only from the education point of view but also for the emotional part. This is very important, and I think that it's also dependent on the team that the school is putting in place to give the right education.

The Mindfulness program was helping my wife a lot. Every week, she was becoming more and more confident, and it also helped her adapt to our new life here. The school truly supported our whole family as part of a complete program for adapting to life in Thailand, and especially in Bangkok.

For me, Mindfulness is a really good program that helps people. The school is already well equipped to provide a long-term education to every student.

What is very important for me is that my daughter is now in Grade 11 and will soon begin making important life decisions, such as preparing for university. I believe the school is well equipped to guide her and help her take that next step with confidence.

Mr. Paradorn

My name is Paradorn Srichaphan. I am the parent of Cherlyn.

When looking for a school for my child, we visited many schools with her, and then we came across The American School of Bangkok Green Valley. The surroundings of the school are full of greenery. In front of the school, there are putting and chipping greens for golf practice.

When we walked into the school, it felt very warm and welcoming. Looking around the classrooms, the atmosphere was very pleasant. We could also see a very good environment within the school.

Cherlyn started school in K2. We were a bit worried about whether she could adjust. But we have to say, she adapted quite quickly because the teachers here are very enthusiastic. They really help each child learn to speak English quickly. There are also assistant teachers who help in each class.

Cherlyn is normally a quiet child. But once she started attending this school, there were various activities that she could participate in, such as dancing, singing, and presentations at school. These helped her build confidence and learn to express herself from a young age. “Good morning, my name is Cherlyn. When I grow up, I want to be a golf professional because I can travel.”

Overall, she enjoys every part of the school. We once asked her what part of school she liked the most. She said she liked the downstairs playground for the Early Years students because it feels like a fun playground. And she could walk directly into her classroom from there, since the K2 and K3 classrooms are located on the first floor.

Cherlyn is also a golfer. She’s probably one of the youngest golfers out there. The school has an IPGA, which is a golf academy. They teach golf there, and Cherlyn has been playing since she was little.

When we saw all the facilities the school offers, especially in golf, it made us feel that this school is well equipped to support golf, which really matches our family’s goals. We want Cherlyn to be inspired by the older students as examples. After school, they come to practice golf, including chipping in front of the school.

We really like the program that takes students in the golf program to play rounds at Green Valley Golf Course. For golfers, playing real rounds such as 9 holes every day which helps them truly improve their game. They can grow into professional players in the future.

Most importantly, after graduation, we’ll be looking for scholarships that would allow her to continue studying in the U.S.

For parents who are looking for a school for their children, I highly recommend The American School of Bangkok Green Valley. It’s one of those schools where children truly enjoy the atmosphere, surrounded by nature and a great social environment with friends.

For parents who have an interest in golf, I must say, this is a very good program. You can enroll your children in this program so they can study and play golf at the same time.

 

Mr. Arun

Hi, my name is Arun Pandey. I’m the father of Yash.

He just graduated from ASBGV.

He joined ASBGV in Grade 10.

When we came here, it felt like, ah, okay, it looks like we have come to the right place. In the Admissions Office, we met Mr. Martin and Ms. Stella, who was so understanding, almost like they knew what we were going to ask before we even said it.

They explained everything clearly, what we would get, what to expect, and that gave us confidence right away.

From the entrance itself, everyone was so welcoming. They guided us to the office, and the reception we received there made us feel that they were ready to listen to our needs, our questions, everything.

In the three years he was here, Yash took part in drama performances on stage. We saw him grow into a very good dancer, and he has been performing well.

Academically, he was already strong in his previous school, but here, he grew to the next level. He became a speaker in one of the TED shows, and this year, he was also one of the organizers. He went on many field trips, including one to the U.K. He joined the Student Council, became part of the National Honor Society, and participated in as many extracurricular activities as he could.

Sometimes we thought, he’s doing so much, he should take a break! But somehow, Yash was never ready to take a break.

That’s something he learned here, never say no, never relax, just keep doing your best, and keep doing more and more.

Like in our culture, we say, “Yeh dil mangey more” which means “This heart desires more, this heart wants more.”

Obviously, the credit goes to the school, because ASBGV is the place, and the teachers are the people who gave him all those opportunities.

For us as parents, everything was also very accessible. The teachers were approachable, the office was open to communication, and whenever there was any doubt, we could easily come and talk to anyone.

It truly felt like being part of a family — a big ASBGV family. This school was also a family for us, and we will keep that in our hearts wherever we go.

Finally, Yash achieved what he had been dreaming of. He received admission to UC San Diego, where he will study psychology and psychiatry.

That’s exactly what we wanted and what Yash wanted. So, what else can you dream of? It truly feels like a dream come true.

I think ASBGV, as a family and as an institution, is continuing to grow along with the challenges of the modern world and the evolving world of academia. We were so comfortable throughout this journey, and we hope that the memory of ASBGV will never fade from our hearts.

Ms. Ging

Hello, my name is Ging. I’m an alumni, graduating in 2003 from ASBGV.

My daughter’s name is Tabby, and she’s about to enter Grade 1.

When choosing a school for her, we looked at around ten schools.

Each one had its own pros and cons, but in the end, we chose the American School of Bangkok Green Valley because we were most impressed and felt the most warmth here.

The school has changed a lot for the better, and I’m excited about the various things the school is doing right now.

I’m also excited for my daughter, for what she will be able to do and how happy she will be at school.

Regarding the staff, we looked into this quite a bit and all the teachers here are lovely. My daughter's development has noticeably improved.

When we joined, she was in K2.

The teachers are qualified and take excellent care of her. Her development is age-appropriate, and she has become more confident, expressive, and has developed her own personality. Most importantly, she loves going to school.

She enjoys school and finds many activities exciting, such as presentations where children speak about what they want to be in the future.

Every child has a chance to present.

“I want to be a nurse because I want to help doctors because doctors help people.”

Another thing I really like is the annual school musical.

I am always impressed by the school musical because it shows the effort and cooperation of everyone in the school, including students, parents, teachers, and non-teaching staff.

Everyone is involved in the musical, and it truly represents the strong sense of community here.

This is truly the best choice for my child. The school, with its long history, has impressive facilities, including a swimming pool, football field, and a large gym.

It also has great teachers. We are very lucky to have our daughter attend this school and to be with Mr. Dan and all the quality teachers.